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Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Apr 13, 2002

LOT 38

Chrisstof Streibel, Augsburg, circa 1620. Extremely rare and important small and fine octagonal rock crystal, 21K gold and enamel pre balance spring single-hand pendant watch with stackfreed, in original octagonal leather fitted box.

CHF 120,000 - 140,000

EUR 80,000 - 95,000 / USD 70,000 - 80,000

Sold: CHF 212,500

C. Two-body, elongated octagonal, deep back, cut from a single piece of rock crystal, faceted on the sides and the back, hinged rock crystal front cover faceted en suite fixed to a gold bezel with opaque white champlevé enamel gold frame enameled both on the outside and the inside, small gold pendant, enameled en suite and swivel bow decorated with white and black enamel. D. Oval, gold, radial Roman numerals with half hour divisions, center with opaque white enamel with gold rosette, outer with translucent dark blue enamel over flinqué with small opaque white enamel accents. Steel hand. M. Oval, 22 x 25 mm (back plate), gilt brass full plate, baluster pillars, fixed barrel with engraved outer walls, C-shaped stackfreed, four-wheel train (pinions with 6,5,5,5 leaves), verge escapement, circular steel foliot, hog?s bristle mounted on adjustable pivoted lever, small brass S-shaped cock with wide pierced and engraved foot secured by a screw. Signed on the movement, box bears a label from the Comte de Reisel Collection. Dim. 30 x 37 mm.


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Grade:
Case: 3-6

Good

Slightly oxidized
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 6-17-01

Slightly oxidized

Slightly spotted

HANDS Original

Notes

In the early 17th century small watches were very rare. Very few have survived, and very rarely in such perfect condition. The superior condition of this one can be attributed to the fact that it was treasured by a number of eminent collectors. The importance of this watch is such that it was chosen to exemplify early German watchmaking at the International Art Treasure Exhibition held in London in 1962, under the No. 401, illustrated in the catalogue, pl. 228. Chrisstof Streibel became independent in Augsburg on February 27, 1608, and died in 1628. His work, mostly consisting of clocks, can be found in several major museums. Provenance: Elson Collection, Comte de Reisel Collection, then from 1949 in Courtenay Ilbert Collection, sold with the latter?s estate on October 28, 1963, lot 64.