Lot Essay
Crucifix-form pendant watches first appeared in the 16th century and have been used throughout centuries by religious dignitaries and believers.
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UNSIGNED, CIRCA 1870
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Anon. An unusual and rare silver and enamel crucifix pendant watch
Unsigned, circa 1870
Gilt-brass crucifix-shaped cylinder movement, plain three arm brass balance, metal cuvette, small white enamel dial, black Roman numerals, gilt spade hands, outer red Arabic five minute divisions, dial revealed by opening the domed silver cover decorated with a dove in high relief, translucent royal blue enamel decorated crucifix-form case, applied raised leaf and geometrical decoration, openwork foliage decorated border, all four sides each set with a gilt crown, the one on the left for winding, the one on the right for time-setting, engine-turned hinged reverse engraved with two overlapping crosses intertwined by a crown of thorns, unsigned
51 mm. wide & 78.5 mm. overall length
Unsigned, circa 1870
Gilt-brass crucifix-shaped cylinder movement, plain three arm brass balance, metal cuvette, small white enamel dial, black Roman numerals, gilt spade hands, outer red Arabic five minute divisions, dial revealed by opening the domed silver cover decorated with a dove in high relief, translucent royal blue enamel decorated crucifix-form case, applied raised leaf and geometrical decoration, openwork foliage decorated border, all four sides each set with a gilt crown, the one on the left for winding, the one on the right for time-setting, engine-turned hinged reverse engraved with two overlapping crosses intertwined by a crown of thorns, unsigned
51 mm. wide & 78.5 mm. overall length
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