Lot Essay
We are indebted to Dr. Hans Boeckh, Geneva, for identification of this watch.
UNSIGNED, CIRCA 1680
Details
Anon. An early gilt metal and enamel watch, made for the Turkish Market
Unsigned, circa 1680
With gilt finished verge movement, highly engraved and pierced cock and foot, chain fusée, engraved and pierced pillars, the gilt dial with highly engraved and pierced foliage decoration, the silvered chapter ring with turkish numerals and decorated with later added pearls, the oval case enamelled with pattern of lozenges of white flowers on black grounds and purple flowers on white grounds, similarly decorated hinged front cover, gilt decorative pendant and plain gilt bow, turkish signature on movement reading 'Antonel'
45 mm. wide
Unsigned, circa 1680
With gilt finished verge movement, highly engraved and pierced cock and foot, chain fusée, engraved and pierced pillars, the gilt dial with highly engraved and pierced foliage decoration, the silvered chapter ring with turkish numerals and decorated with later added pearls, the oval case enamelled with pattern of lozenges of white flowers on black grounds and purple flowers on white grounds, similarly decorated hinged front cover, gilt decorative pendant and plain gilt bow, turkish signature on movement reading 'Antonel'
45 mm. wide