A late 16th century gilt brass clock watch, originally with alarm (AF)
Lot sold
USD 3 119 - 3 743
GBP 2 500 - 3 000 (listed)
Estimate
USD 3 119 - 3 743
GBP 2 500 - 3 000 (listed)
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Lot number2
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Diameter38mm
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Location
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Watch typePocket watch
Description
Circa 1595
Octagonal engraved full plate (incomplete) movement with steel c-shaped stackfreed escapement acting as a break on a snail shaped cam, fly-ball guv'nor and iron pointed finger, possibly for hour striking control, engraved barrel, round pillars, the dial with silver Roman chapter, single steel hand, brass centre engraved with a cityscape, pierced fire gilded bronze case with hinged back
38mm x 41mm.
Bonhams 1793
101 New Bond Street
London
W1S 1SR
Contact Person
Kontaktperson
First name
Bonhams Collectors’ Car department
Phone
+44-2074685801
Fax
+44-2074477401