4,140 CHF
Geneva Nonmagnetic Watch Co. Ltd., No. 6191, Paillard Patent N.M.B , balance and spiral, made in 1887. Fine silvered metal hunting cased keyless watch, specially made for the Geneva "Tir Federal" Shooting Contest, in 1887, accompanied by the matching medals. Four body, massive, "bassine et filets", decorated with oak foliage, the back with the cast arms of the City of Geneva, chased by Richard and the motto: Un pour tons, tous pour un", the cover wit gunner chased by H. Bovy, the dates: 1519-1526 ans 1584-1814 and the motto: Tous pour la Patrie. Hinged silvered cuvette. White enamel with sunk centre, Roman numerals, outer Arabic minutes ring and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued-steel "spade" hands. Notes Tir federal The Tir federal is a traditional Swiss Shooting Institution that goes back several centuries. It would be impossible to understand its history without mentioning the initiation and training of young boys to such ancient shooting sports as archery, crossbow archery, or the use of the sling. Towards the middle of the 14th century, the Tir was already considered as an important element of national defence. The first regulations of the Tir were established as early as in the middle of the 15th century. Furthermore, thanks to the authorities, shooting associations and societies were formed and equipped with firing range facilities. Shooting soon became a national sport and various competitions were introduced, whether local, among the Swiss cantons, or on a Read more…
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
1998-04-18
