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Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 21, 1995
LOT 7
Richard Masterson, circa 1635. Fine and rare early gilt brass and silver prebalance spring watch.
CHF 24,000 - 26,000
C. Oval double body , the silver band with foliage decoration, slightly later floral and foliage decoration of the silver cover and back. D. Silver chapter ring with Roman numerals applied on the gilt brass dial-plate engraved with a winged angel's head and foliage. Blued steel single band. M. Hinged gilt brass oval full plate with engraved square baluster pillars, the back plate with engraved foliate band on the border, three wheel train, fusee with gut-line, verge escapement, plain steel two-arm balance without spring, irregular florally pierced gilt brass cock secured by a pin, ratchet wheel set-up with matching cock. Signed on the back plate. In good condition. Dim. 58 x 40 mm.
