Sold for:
$8,610
$8,610
Isaac Yver Silver Case Alarm Watch, Bordeaux, France, c. 1690, the engraved silver dial with outer Roman numerals set in simulated cartouches on a matted ground, two winding holes and revolving inner Arabic numeral dial with pointer alarm and fleur-de-lis hour hand, the pierced silver case with bell mounted in the rear lid opens to reveal the gilt full plate chain reverse fusee movement engraved Isaac Yver Bordeaux , 35 mm, fully pierced balance cock, steel balance, verge escapement, "Egyptian-style" pillars, pierced alarm mainspring barrel, 18th century French handwritten instructions for care of the watch and period steel winding key, cased dia. 55 mm.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2012-12-01
