74,750 CHF
The Great Battle of Vienna. Probably Augsburg, circa 1690.Exceptional, probably unique 22K gold "fermée" type watch case in high relief, commemorating the 1683 Battle of Vienna, today mounted as a pair of watches, signed Goldney, St. James's Street, London, circa 1833. Gilt engine-turned metal, glazed. D. Gold, applied radial Roman numerals, outer minute ring. Gold "spade" hands. M. Hinged, gilt metal, full-plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee and chain, cylinder escapements, plain steel balances with flat balance spring, single-footed cock.Signed on the movements.Diam. 47 mm. Gold, applied radial Roman numerals, outer minute ring. Gold "spade" hands. Hinged, gilt metal, full-plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee and chain, cylinder escapements, plain steel balances with flat balance spring, single-footed cock.Signed on the movements.Diam. 47 mm. Notes This spectacular watch case exemplifies the best of the German Baroque goldsmith's art. The force of the battle scene, its dynamism and movement, are enhanced by the remarkable high relief, the whole having been executed by an exceptionally skilled sculptor. This type of case decoration is extremely rare; we know of no other watch with comparable work.The Battle of Vienna (1683)was fought by the united forces of Austria, Poland and Germany against the Ottoman Empire, under the command of Polish King Jan Sobieski (1629 - 1696). The Turks had advanced well into European territory -as far as Vienna- and threatened to
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2002-11-16
