Lot 268

Johann Maurer Fecit, presumably Füssen, 39 x 65 x 24 mm, 81 g, circa 1650
An octagonal, pendant watch with a single hand and unusually flat movement
Case: silver, firegilt, lavishly engraved. Dial: silver, firegilt, finely engraved, applied silver chapter ring. Movm.: octagonal brass full plate movement, gut/fusee, verge escapement, wheel balance.
The firegilt octagonal silver case is fitted with two hinged lids. Both cases are engraved with biblical scenes: On the front, the "Adoration of the Shepherds" from the New Testament, on the back, the "Ascension of Elija and Succession of Elisha" from the Old Testament. A frame of eight bezels surrounds each case; the segments are decorated with flower tendrils, petals and two cherub heads. The octagonal dial is also delicately engraved with flower tendrils and two putti in the upper part and a cherub head below. A view of a medieval town is shown in the centre of the silver chapter ring with Roman numerals - a fine pendant watch with a unique patina.
Provenance: Renowned private collection in Vienna