Important watches, wristwatches & clocks
New York, Dec 07, 1988
LOT 50
Michel Dehecq à Paris, circa 1680. Silver pair cased clockwatch set with an early balance-spring.
USD 4,500 - 5,500
Plain double body pierced silver outer case, bassine inner case pierced and engraved with scrolls, masks and various animals. Silver champlevé dial with Roman numerals, the centre engraved with scrolls. Single later blued steel hand. Full plate movement with amphore pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement steel three armed balance, the gilt metal cock is pierced and engraved with strawburry flowers in such a way the early balance-spring is clearly visible. Striking train with pierced and engraved fixed bezel, the locking plate on the back plate. In good condition. Diam. 60 mm.
