Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P...

Hong Kong, Jul 10, 2005

LOT 179

Io.(hann) Nic(olaus) Delle, Augspurg, circa 1750. Fine and rare gold pair-cased watch with repoussé decoration.

HKD 22,000 - 30,000

EUR 2,200 - 3,000 / USD 2,800 - 3,800

Sold: HKD 20,700

C. Double-case, outer: the back with repoussé rococo garden,inner: plain, polished. D. White enamel with radial Romannumerals and outer Arabic minute ring. Blued steel lozengehands. M. 34 mm, hinged gilt brass full plate with square balusterpillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brassthree-arm balance, flat balance spring and gilt brass English typecock pierced and engraved with foliage.Movement signed. Inner case stamped AG.Diam. 47 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good
Case: 3 - 15
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 3 - 49 - 01

Notes

Johann Nikolaus Delle, Augsburg and Dantzig Master 1732, died 1769. Established on his own account May 10, 1733, following his marriage to the widow of the clockmaker Joseph Anton Schöner, son of Christoph Schöner of Augsburg. The present lot was sold on April 2004 by Antiquorum Geneva lot 649.