Important Collectors Wristwatches Po...
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 21, 1995
LOT 674
Joshua Naylor, London, circa 1740. Fine 22 ct. gold, pair cased, hour striking and repeating clock-watch.
CHF 8,000 - 9,000
C. Double body outer, the bezel pierced and repoussé with foliage and floral decoration, the back repoussé with a mythological scene, outer trophies, animais and pierced foliage decoration. Inner double body, bassine, pierced and engraved with the profile portrait of a warrior and inhabited foliage. D. Later white enamel with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring. Gold " poker and beetle" hands. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with turned pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring, gilt brass cock pierced and engraved with a mask and foliage. Hour striking and repeating on a bell, strike/silent and release levers in the bezel. Signed on the back plate. In good condition. Diam. 52 mm.
