Jean Henric Petri A silver and polychrome enamel pair cased verge watch with mock pendulum Continental circa 1710
Estimate $3,000 – $5,000
PROPERTY FROM THE COLLECTION OF THE LATE WILLIAM W.W. (BILL) HUGHES, BOWRAL
Gilt full plate movement signed Jean Henric Petri, verge fusée escapement, Egyptian pillars with foliate capitals, the balance in the form of a mock pendulum contained within an enamel miniature of a lady in 18th century dress holding an exotic bird, white enamel dial, Roman numerals, arcaded Arabic minute track, fancy gilt hands, inner case with aperture to reveal the mock pendulum, repoussé outer case with shells and foliate scrolls, movement signed, diameter 58mm.
Accompanied by two keys.
- Lot Sold $4,000 (Hammer Price)
- $4,880 (Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium)
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