267 - Johann Holtzmann - Neo-Renaissance

Johann Holtzmann - Neo-Renaissance An ornamental, octagonal, Viennese Neo-Renaissance-style pendant watch in a rock crystal case Dimensions 33 x 38 mm, circa 1870, Weight 63 g, Origin: Austria Case: Silver frame with polychrome cloisonné enamel, faceted rock crystal cap and cup. Dial: Polychrome cloisonné enamel, cartouches with Roman numerals, blued arrow-shaped hands. Movement: Round full-plate movement, chain/fusee, verge escapement, three-arm brass balance. In keeping with the concept of late 19th-century historicism—which draws inspiration from historical styles and art—the verge movement, dating from the early 19th century, was fitted with a new case and a new, Renaissance-style dial. Case: very good. Dial: very good, slightly chipped. Movement: very good, capable of running, cleaning needed.