Important Watches, Wristwatches and C...

Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 24, 1999

LOT 622

Jolly, Paris fecit, circa 1640. Very fine and rare gilt-metal and rock crystal crucifix pre-balance watch, in original oval silver fitted box.

G. Gilt-brass two piece hatched frame engraved with delicate foliage. Hinged faceted rock crystal cover and back, loose-ring pendant and button finial. Silk lined leather covered protecting case. D. Hinged gilt brass, the engraved Roman chapter ring below a winged angel and above a crucifixion scene, is flanked by seated figures of Adam and Eve. Single ballusterturned blued-steel hand. M. Hinged shaped gilt-brass full plate with tapered 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, steel click for the ratchet wheel set-up. Signed on the back plate. Dims. 68 x 39 mm. (excluding ring)