Important Collector's Wristwatches, P...

New York, Dec 01, 2004

LOT 263

Joseph Andiroff, probably Northern Italy, circa 1770. Rare brass and iron lantern clock with hour striking, in the form of a ?talking head?.

USD 2,500 - 3,500

EUR 2,000 - 2,700

Sold: USD 3,450

C. On bun feet, turned finials, front with wooden talking head. D. Silvered ring with Roman numerals, inner quarter hour divisions, center in polychrome painted cherubs holding a ribbon, castle in the background, spandrels painted with cherub?s heads. Single iron hand.M. Two tier, one for the going train, the other for striking, verge escapement, short pendulum, count wheel with Italian six-hour divisions on the back.Dial signed illegibly.Dim: height 24 cm, width 12 cm.


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Grading System
Grade: A

Good

Case: 3 - 22
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-6-01

Good

Slightly oxidized

HANDS Original

Notes

Talking head? clocks, which are mostly German, are rarely seen in Italian horology.