A SMALL RENAISSANCE GILT-BRASS ASTRONOMICAL MONSTRANCE TIMEPIECE, GERMAN, CIRCA 1580 AND LATER
A SMALL RENAISSANCE GILT-BRASS ASTRONOMICAL MONSTRANCE TIMEPIECE, GERMAN, CIRCA 1580 AND LATER
• Movement: later 18th century watch movement with verge escapement, the balance and pierced cocks mounted on the backplate, signed Jans
• Dial: 1¾-inch dial engraved I-XII and 13-24, originally with hour hand only and now with later hour and minute hands, the rear with astrolabic dial no longer connected to the movement
• Case: hexagonal case surmounted by a naked male figure and supported by a metamorphic term, the moulded base cast with fruit and concealing a compass and sundial calibrated for latitudes 45, 48 and 51 degrees, the underside listing European cities and their latitudes
height 18cm
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Condition Report:
DIAL: in good condition, hands replaced
CASE: The case in generally good condition and retaining some original gilding. No winder.
MOVEMENT: Movement replaced, it appears complete but is not running and needs service and overhaul, rear astrolabe not connected to the movement.
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A SMALL RENAISSANCE GILT-BRASS ASTRONOMICAL MONSTRANCE TIMEPIECE, GERMAN, CIRCA 1580 AND LATER
• Movement: later 18th century watch movement with verge escapement, the balance and pierced cocks mounted on the backplate, signed Jans
• Dial: 1¾-inch dial engraved I-XII and 13-24, originally with hour hand only and now with later hour and minute hands, the rear with astrolabic dial no longer connected to the movement
• Case: hexagonal case surmounted by a naked male figure and supported by a metamorphic term, the moulded base cast with fruit and concealing a compass and sundial calibrated for latitudes 45, 48 and 51 degrees, the underside listing European cities and their latitudes
height 18cm
Please note: Condition 11 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers (Online Only) is not applicable to this lot.
To view shipping calculator, please click here
Condition Report:
DIAL: in good condition, hands replaced
CASE: The case in generally good condition and retaining some original gilding. No winder.
MOVEMENT: Movement replaced, it appears complete but is not running and needs service and overhaul, rear astrolabe not connected to the movement.