Exceptional Horological Sale Celebrat...
Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Apr 24, 2004
LOT 507
Probably French, circa 1600. Fine gilt brass oval "savonette" pre-balance spring, single-hand pendant watch.
CHF 4,500 - 5,500
EUR 2,800 - 3,500 / USD 3,500 - 4,300
Sold: CHF 8,050
C. Two-body, "fermée type", covers with peripheral engravings, fluted band.D. Silver ring with radial Romannumerals and half-hour marks fixed to gilt brass plate chased and engraved with inhabited foliage. Blued steel"tulip" hand.M. Oval, 45 x 34 mm, gilt brass full plate with engraved border, turned baluster pillars, fusee andgut, 4-wheel train, verge escapement, circular steel foliot, irregular pinned cock pierced and engraved withfloral pattern.Dim. 62 x 38 mm.
| Grading System | |
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Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3 - 15 |
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Movement: 3 - 21* |
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Dial: 3 - 05 |
Notes
The inside of the cover is engraved "John Calvin", no doubt the owner of the watch.