Important Watches, Wristwatches and C...
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 17, 1993
LOT 72
Signed Quare, London, made for the English market, circa 1690. Fine and rare silver, early moon phase astronomical calendar watch.
CHF 7,000 - 9,000
C. Later specially made double body, bassine and outer case polished. D.Silver gilt with apertures for the days of the week, the month and the four parts of the day, subsidiary silver chapter rings for the time with Roman hour numerals, the date and the age of the moon with inner moon phase aperture. Later hands. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with Egyptian pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain steel three arm balance, English gilt brass cock, flat balance spring. Signed on the back plate. In very good condition. Diam. 56 mm.
