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The Furama Hotel Hong Kong, Victoriana Room, Jun 05, 2000

LOT 363

Ham Buz, German, circa 1650.Fine gilt metal and rock crystal octagonal pre-balance spring watch.

C. Two-body, gilt brass frame, the centre section inset with seven faceted rock crystal panels the hinged back and front cover with similar inset panels, flat section loose-ring pendant double pivoted on a bar. D. Silver chapter ring with Roman numerals, applied on a gilt brass dial plate engraved with a small village, outer foliage decoration. Single blued-steel hand.M. Hinged octagonal gilt brass full plate with turned urn pillars, fusee with chain, three wheel train, verge escapement, plain steel two-arm balance without spring, irregular oval foliage pierced and engraved cock secured by a pin, with steel click for the ratchet wheel set-up.Dim. 52 x 33 mm.Accompanied by a gilt brass crank key.