Johannes de Chouden. A very fine and very rare late 17th century enamel open face pocket watch with case signed by the Huauts Brothers
Lot sold
USD 19 388 - 25 851
GBP 15 000 - 20 000 (listed)
Estimate
USD 19 388 - 25 851
GBP 15 000 - 20 000 (listed)
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Lot number22
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Diameter39mm
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Location
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Watch typePocket watch
Description
Circa 1680
Hinged brass full plate movement with rounded pillars, fusee and chain for going train, verge escapement, steel 3-arm balance under pierced and engraved balance bridge, steel rack and pinion regulator, dial with white enamel Roman chapter and half hour divisions, the centre with mother and child, (possibly Mary & Jesus), enamel scene possibly of Adonis and Venus, later single hand, the band with four vignettes of four houses situated close to rivers, the inside with figure with feathered hat and boots stalking the grounds of a large house and woodland, movement signed, case signed Fratres Huauts Pinxerunt
39mm.

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