Exceptional Horological Sale Celebrat...
Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Apr 24, 2004
LOT 649
Io.(hann) Nic(olaus) Delle, Augspurg, circa 1750. Fine and rare gold pair-cased watch with repoussé decoration.
CHF 3,000 - 4,000
EUR 1,900 - 2,500 / USD 2,300 - 3,100
Sold: CHF 3,450
C. Double-case, outer: the back withrepoussé rococo garden, inner: plain,polished.D. White enamel with radialRoman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring. Blued steellozenge hands.M. 34 mm, hinged gilt brass full plate withsquare baluster pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement,plain brass three-arm balance, flat balancespring and gilt brass English type cock pier-cedand engraved with foliage.Movement signed. Inner case stamped AG.Diam. 47 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 - 15 |
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Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3 - 19 - 01 |
Notes
Johann Nikolaus Delle, Augsburg and Dantzig (Master 1732, died 1769). Established on his own account May 10, 1733, following his mar-riage to the widow of the clockmaker Joseph Anton Schöner, son of Christoph Schöner of Augsburg.