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Noga Hilton, Geneva, Jun 14, 2003

LOT 248

Denis Bordier, Genève, made for the Islamic market circa 1640. Very fine and exceptionally rare silver oval pre balance spring pendant watch.

C. Oval, double-body, fully chased with flowers and foliage, the lid with a cherub leaning on a shield, back centered with a small landscape. Chased finial and loose ring pendant. D. Gilt brass chapter ring engraved with radial Roman numerals and half-hour divisions, applied on the hinged silver plate located by four lugs and entirely engraved with scrolling foliage. Gilt brass single hand. M. 37 x 44 mm.ø, Oval, hinged, gilt brass, the back plate engraved with flowers and foliage, elaborate pirced and engraved gilt brass pillars, short three-wheel train, verge escapement, plain steel two-arm balance without spring, irregular gilt brass pierced and florally engraved balance cock secured by a pin, ratchet wheel set up with matching decoration.Signed on the back plate.Dim. 47 x 53 mm.