Lot 154

French, 62 x 96 x 49 mm, 108 g, circa 1650
A magnificent, lavishly decorated, pierced and firegilt Renaissance watch case
Case: firegilt bronze, glass.
The hinged front part is ornamented with an open-work edge and decorated with foliate scrolls and flowers. The centre is glazed. The back is open-worked like the front; its rim is embellished with fine floral engraving. The case band is pierced with baluster ornamentation and decorated with a vase finial.

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