104th Auction
2021/5/22
Lot 199
Johann Sebastian Schlot
A one-handed neo-Renaissance style "Augsburg" neck watch in the shape of a crucifix
Sold
estimated
1.600—3.000 €
Price realized
2.800 €
specific features
Case
Silver, pierced, engraved.
Dial
Silver, applied brass chapter ring with Roman hours, blued iron hand.
Movement
Cruciform brass full plate movement, chain/fusee, verge escapement, three-arm brass balance.
Diam.51 x 67 mm
Circa1880
Ctry.German
Wt.128 g
This is a historicist version of a marvellous, filigree pendant watch in the shape of a Renaissance-style crucifix. The hinged, openworked case is intricately engraved; the front shows the crucifixion of Christ with John and Mary, the back shows the resurrection of Christ with the retreating soldiers. The silver dial is elaborately engraved with the expulsion from Paradise.