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Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 21, 1995
LOT 839
Jacques Joly (Geneva),circa 1650. Fine gilt-metal and rock-crystal watch.
CHF 22,000 - 25,000
C. Duo-decagonal lobed two-part frame, the borders engraved with hatched patterns with lobed rockcrystal cover and back. Loose-ring pendant and button finial. D. Gilt-brass dial plate with later applied silver chapter-ring of contemporary style with Roman numerals, the centre engraved with an ruban scene. Later pierced brass band, M. Gilt-brass full plates, turned balluster pillars, fusee with chain, short train, verge escapement with plain two-arm steel balance without spring. Irregular oval pierced and foliate engraved cock, worm-and-wheel set-up with blued-steel brackets and silver disk. Signed on the movement. In very good condition. Diam. 40 mm.
