239 - Anonymous - Rock Crystal

Anonymous - Rock Crystal An important, museum-quality and exceptionally large octagonal pendant watch with Champlevé enamel decoration on the dial, housed in a lavishly faceted rock crystal case Dimensions 45 x 72 mm, circa 1640, Weight 137 g, Origin Frankreich Case: Rock crystal, firegilt brass frame. Dial: Silver and polychrome enamel, single firegilt hand. Movm.: Oval full plate movement, iron train, chain/fusee, verge escapement, ratchet wheel set up with blued steel spring, hog's bristol regulator, plain two-arm iron balance without balance spring. At first glance the bevelled rock crystal lid and the cup have the appearance of a shining, large cut diamond. The tapering crystal panels on front and back reveal the marvellously embellished silver dial with translucent cobalt blue, emerald green and garnet-coloured enamel inlay work: A central vase full of flowers is flanked by multi-coloured parrots, while cherubs float above and below the hour ring. The movement is equally lavishly decorated with delicate floral engraving and a balance cock in a dragon-like shape. On the outside a graceful balustrade with moulded baluster pillars runs around the watch and conceals the view onto the movement. Case: very good, micro scratches, slightly chipped. Dial: very good. Movm.: very good, capable of running, cleaning recommended.