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Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 18, 1998

LOT 176

Jean Delacombes, Geneva, circa 1640. Very fine and rare gilt-metal and rock crystal crucifix watch, in original leather covered protecting case.

G. Gilt-brass two piece frame engraved with delicate foliage and hatch-work. Hinged faceted rock crystal cover and back, loose-ring pendant and button finial. Silk lined leather covered protecting case. D. Silver chapter ring with Roman numerals applied on the hinged gilt-brass dial plate chased with summer flowers and engraved with a small village on the centre of the chapter ring. Single balluster-turned blued-steel hand. M. Hinged shaped gilt-brass full plate with urn pillars, fusee with gut line, three wheel train, verge escapement, two-arm steel balance without spring, irregular oval foliage pierced and engraved cock secured by a screw, with matching click for the ratchet wheel set-up. Signed on the back plate. Dims. 61 x 33 mm. (excluding ring)