The Longitude at the Eve of the Third...

Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 23, 1999

LOT 478

Japan, circa 1850.Fine shinton wood and brass, hour striking inro watch suspended from an ivory pocket sundial with compass.

C. Rounded rectangular with brass bezel to the dial aperture. D. Revolving, brass with Japanese numerals adjustable according to the seasons. Brass fixed hand. M. Rectangular full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee with gut line, verge escapement, plain brass three-arm balance beneath the bell, flat balance spring. Striking train with going barrel and count wheel on the back plate.Dim. 82 x 59 mm.