Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks
Hotel Furama Kempinski, May 24, 1992
LOT 218
Henry Gebhart A Strasbourg, circa 1640. A fine and very rare gilt-metal and rock crystal watch of lobed form.
HKD 250,000 - 300,000
CHF 50,000 - 60,000
C. Two piece frame, the borders engraved with hatched pattern. Duo decagonal lobed and fluted rock crystal cover. loose ring pendant and button finial. D. Circular, gilt brass dial plate with applied silver chapter-ring, engraved Roman numerals and half hour divisions, single blued-steel hand. M. Circular gilt brass plates with turned balluster pillars, fusee for early chain, short train, verge escapement, plain two arm steel balance without spring. Irregular florally pierced and engraved balance cock. Worm and wheel set-up with pierced blued-steel brackets and silver indicator disc. in very good condition. Diam. 40 mm.
