107th Auction
2022/11/19
Lot 79
Andries Vermeulen
A rare Amsterdam pair-cased verge pocket watch with date indicator
Sold
estimated
3.000—6.000 €
Price realized
3.700 €
specific features
Case
Outer case - silver, polished. Inner case - silver, polished.
Dial
Silver champlevé, pierced centre with the English Edward's crown, as well as lion and unicorn as shield holders on a gilt ground, date aperture at ''12''.
Movement
Fine full plate movement, keywind, chain/fusee, five-arm iron balance.
Diam.57 mm
Circa1740
Ctry.Netherlands
Wt.163 g
Andries Vermeulen (circa 1680-1752) came from Emmerik and came to Amsterdam before 1708. He is mentioned in the register of 'Good Men' in 1716. This was a list of masters that was comprised by the clockmakers themselves on demand of the city. Vermeulen is regarded as one of the best Dutch watchmakers, at the beginning of the 18th century. In 1742 he is listed as the best earning craftsman in Amsterdam.