Sold for:
$18,400
$18,400
Baltazar, France, circa 1690. Very fine and rare, astronomical, silver “oignon” watch, single hand, with days of the week, corresponding planets, date,months with corresponding number of days, zodiac signs, division of day in four parts, phases and age of the moon. two-body, “oignon” type, shutter for a winding aperture on the back, square hinged. 42,5 mm. Ø, hinged, gilt brass full plate, egyptian pillars, fusée and chain, verge escapement, three-arm steelbalance, flat balance spring, single footed symmetrically pierced and engraved cock with streamers, Tompion type regulator.Movement signed.Diam. 56 mm.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2003-12-02
