27,773 CHF
M. Bernard a Paris, circa 1630. "Persee et Andromede" Very fine gilt brass and silver octagonal pre-balance spring watch. Silver with Roman numerals, the centre engraved with scrolled foliage decoration. Single engraved silver hand. Gilt brass dial plate with engraved decoration matching that of the case. Octagonal gilt brass full plate with urn pillars, three wheel train with fusee and gut line, verge escapement, plain brass two-arm balance without spring, irregular gilt brass cock secured by a pin with matching click for the ratchet wheel set-up. Signed on the back plate. Dim. 47 x 30 mm. Notes Maurice Bernard Watchmaker to the Palais, he got married in 1596, was Jure in 1603 and died in 1640. Note for Perseus and Andromeda, see lot 5.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
1997-11-16
