Lot 267

Master's Mark "AHM", presumably Nuremberg, 57 x 43 x 29 mm, 124 g, circa 1590
An octagonal, single-handed pre-balance spring Renaissance pendant watch with hour strike
Case: brass, firegilt, the centre of the back cover pierced and florally decorated, beveled and partially pierced side walls, rear bell. Dial: brass, firegilt, glazed, inlaid radial Roman numerals, engraved strawberry blossom in the centre, finely cut blued iron hand. Movm.: octagonal firegilt brass full plate movement, florally engraved, monogrammed, 2 barrels, stackfreed, locking plate with internal teeth, 1 hammer, verge escapement.
For many years this pendant watch was part of Dr. Bodong’s collection. After his death it was sold for 600 reichsmark during an auction at Hans W. Lange in Berlin on July 14 and 15, 1938 (lot no. 644).
Provenance:
- Dr. Bodong Collection, Frankfurt
- Auction sale Hans W. Lange in Berlin, Dr. Bodong Collection, Frankfurt a. M., June 1938
- Renowned private collection in Vienna