11,500 CHF
The Nymphs. Geo(rg) Chr(istoph) Lucenberger, (Augsburg), circa 1650. Fine gilt bronze hour striking pre-balance spring, single-hand square horizontal table clock. Panels chased and engraved with nymphs, molded base and top, bun feet, base with aperture for bell. Square, 70 x 70 mm, gilt brass, square pillars, fusee and chain for the going train, verge escapement, circular steel foliot, hog-bristle regulator, irregular gilt cock pierced and engraved with dolphins and unusual foot, fixed barrel for striking, count wheel set on the back plate.Signed on the back plate.Dim. 88 x 88 mm. Notes Georg Christoph Lucenberger (also Lutzenberger). He was born before 1600, became Free on March 8, 1620, died in 1660.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2003-11-16
