German attractive pair cased repeating verge watch Circa 1760

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Kenmerk
AD2372
Diameter
49 mm
Estimate
€ 4.000 - 8.000
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Quarter repeater with “repoussé” ornamentation
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A German attractive pair-cased quarter repeating verge pocket watch with “repoussé” ornamentation, circa 1760.
The Repoussé ornamentation on the back shows the goddess Minvera sitting in a parkland area with trees and a temple. A cherub is handing Minverva’s shield to her. The scene is framed by a volute border. The pierced rim is decorated with acanthus leaves and four medallions with chased trophies of war, a hare and a heraldic bird.
Silver outer case, “repoussé” ornamentation. Silver inner case, pierced, engraved, rear bell. White enamel dial, Roman numerals for the hours, Arabic numerals for the minutes. Full plate movement, chain/fusee, 1 hammer, facet-glazed balance cock, three-arm brass balance, signed Otto Henr. Schmidt à Cassel.
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Diameter: 49 mm
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Weight: 116 g
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Signed: Otto Henr. Schmidt à Cassel

Signed: Otto Henr. Schmidt à Cassel

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