Lot No. 178
Swiss, 51 mm, 52 g, circa 1780
A unique verge pocket watch made of root maple
Case: moulded root maple, large lateral hinge. Dial: enamel. Movm.: wooden full plate movement, keywind, chain/fusee, moulded wooden pillars, regulator disc and pierced balance bridge.
The majority of wooden pocket watches we know were made in Russia (Bronnikov). However, this watch was probably produced in Switzerland.
A unique verge pocket watch made of root maple
Case: moulded root maple, large lateral hinge. Dial: enamel. Movm.: wooden full plate movement, keywind, chain/fusee, moulded wooden pillars, regulator disc and pierced balance bridge.
The majority of wooden pocket watches we know were made in Russia (Bronnikov). However, this watch was probably produced in Switzerland.
Estimate 6,000 - 8,000 €
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