Thomas Shepherd fecit, English, circa 1620. Very rare gilt-metal and rock crystal watch of lobed form. with double six-hour dial. | Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks | Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, 17th October 1992

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks

Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 17, 1992

LOT 456

Thomas Shepherd fecit, English, circa 1620. Very rare gilt-metal and rock crystal watch of lobed form. with double six-hour dial.

CHF 40,000 - 50,000

C. Two-piece engraved frame, the borders with a hatched pattern, the interior with delicate foliage, duodecagonal lobed rock crystal back and hinged cover, loose-ring pendant and button finial. D. Oval, gilt-brass with engraved Roman chapters calibrated I-V and VI-XII on two concentric rings, with foliage engraved border and centre. Blued-steel tulip pattern hand (replaced). M. Oval, partially engraved gilt-brass plates and turned balluster pillars, fusee with gut, short train with verge escapement, plain two-arm steel balance without spring. Irregular open-work florally pierced and engraved cock secured by a pin. Worm-and-wheel setup with silver regulator disc. Signed on the movement. In good condition. Dims. 51 x 32 mm.

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Thomas Shepheard, London, recorded as freeman of the Clockmaker's Company in 1632. A dial configured for 6 hours has traditionally been associated with Italian watches and clocks, although in this case it seems to be more a question of the ratios used in the train. Clearly it allows for well spaced and therefore legible numerals.