Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 11, 1992
LOT 554
A. Blampignon, A Lyon, circa 1630. Very rare.gilt-metal and rock crystal watch of scallop form.
CHF 70,000 - 90,000
Sold: CHF 87,400
C.Four piece frame, the borders engraved with a hatched pattern. Fluted bombé rock-crystal.band (cracked) , hinged covers with fluted panels. Loose-ring pendant and button finial. D. GiIt brass with Roman numerals,. half-hour marks, the surround and centre engraved with delicate foliage. Single balluster-turned steel tulip hand. M. Shaped gilt plates with turned balluster pillars, fusee with gut, short train, verge escapement with plain twoarm steel balance (replaced) without spring. Irregular pierced and foliage engraved cock secured by a pin. Ratchet wheel set-up (later click and wheel). Signed on the movement. In good condition. Dims. 46 mm. x 32 mm.
