Important Watches, Wristwatches and C...
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 18, 1998
LOT 294
Franz Jacob Nidermayr, Salzburg. Fine and unusual early 18th century watch movement with date and alarm, in a gilt-brass mounted rock crystal case made in the 17th century style.
CHF 1,500 - 1,800
Sold: CHF 3,910
C. Rock crystal circular with faceted band, foliate engraved gilt-brass mountings, loose ring pendant and finial. D. Silver with Roman numerals, centred with the silver alarm setting disc, the date aperture on apter "XII". M. I-linged gilt-brass full plate with Egyptian pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain steel three-arm balance, flat balance spring, giltbrass English style cock. Signed on the back plate. Diam. 52 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 2 |
Very good |
Movement: *2 |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-4-51 |
Very good Fair Partially reprinted |