264,500 HKD
Edme. Dubois A Dijon, circa 1630. Rare gilt-metal and rock crystal crucifix watch. GiIt-brass frame with hinged facetted rock crystal cover and back, with loose-ring pendant. Hinged giltbrass dial plate engraved with scenes from the Passion. Applied silver dial, the center engraved with an urban scene, Roman hour chapters and half-hour divisions. Single blued-steel hand with inlaid center. GiIt brass shaped plates, turned balluster pillars, fusee with gut line, short train, verge escapement, Iater balance without spring. Irregular oval florally pierced and engraved cock. Ratchet wheel set-up with replaced click. Signed on the movement. In good condition with old repairs. Dims. 55 x 35 mm.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
1992-05-24
