Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks

Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 11, 1992

LOT 556

Jaques Joly (Geneva ), circa 1650. Fine gilt-metal and rock-crystal watch.

C. Duo-decagonal lobed two-part frame the borders engraved with hatched patterns, with lobed rock-crystal cover and back. Loose-ring pendant and button finial. D. GiIt-brass dial plate with Iater applied silver chapter-ring of contemporary style, with Roman numerals, the centre engraved with an urban scene. Later pierced brass hand. M. Gilt-brass plates, turned balluster pillars, fusee with chain, short train, verge escape-ment 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.