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Geneva, Mar 16, 2008
LOT 467
IHS Probably German. Made for the Dutch market, circa 1740. Interesting and unusual, portable brass desk clock with alarm, probably made for a member of the clergy.
CHF 5,000 - 7,000
USD 4,500 - 6,300 / EUR 3,100 - 4,300
C. Three-body, rectangular, polished, back with aperture for the bell secured by a strap. D. Silver, champlevé with radial Roman numerals, outer arcaded minute track with five-minute Arabic numerals, center with silver alarm setting disc, engraved brass mask. Pierced gilt hands. M. Rectangular, 62 x 41 mm, gilt brass full plate engraved with "IHS" and a cross, turned baluster pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement, four-arm brass balance with single-footed pierced and engraved cock, alarm from fixed barrel with verge escapement, alarm mechanism striking with a double-ended hammer on the bell. Dim. 68 x 48 x 22 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 4-9 |
Fair Scratched |
Movement: 3** |
Good Repair required, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-05 |
Good HANDS Luminous material reapplied |