CHAYETTE et CHEVAL
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Small octagonal silver watch case, late 16th/early 17th cent…
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49
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Small octagonal silver watch case, late 16th/early 17th cent…
See original version (French)
Estimate €1,500 - €2,000
Voluntary lot
Description
Small octagonal silver watch case, late 16th/early 17th century.
The case has two lids, one engraved with a depiction of Hercules fighting the Nemean lion, the other with a battle scene. The images on both sides are surrounded by panels depicting various scenes. The engravings are worn. The interior of the case is gilded, the lids adorned with mandorlas; the engraved silver body.
5.5 x 3 cm.
We are including a dial-less pocket watch movement with a verge escapement from the late 18th century, signed ‘Mallet Paris No. 18684’. Diameter 2.5 cm
Expert: Anthony TURNER
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About the sale
THE MECHANISMS OF TIME: WATCHMAKING AND RELATED SCIENCES
Auction location
Auction time
10/09/2026 at 2:00 PM
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