German pendant watch case with later movement Circa 1620

Brass oval pendant watch by Balthasar Schaller
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An oval, large German pendant watch case with later movement, circa 1620.
Brass, firegilt, polished case, the sides ornamented with florally openwork decor and hinged front lid. Brass, firegilt dial, chapter ring with engraved inlaid radial Roman numerals and Arabic numerals “13-24”, with central compass rose and single iron hand. Full plate movement, oval, firegilt, signed, with applied floral decorations, decorated edge, chain/fusee, verge escapement, three-arm steel balance and florally decorated and pierced balance cock.
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Dimensions: 56 x 48 mm
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Weight: 131 g
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Signed: Balthasar Schaller, Friedberg
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Balthasar Schaller
Balthasar Schaller was born in 1662 in Friedberg. He was watchmaker and mayor. He died in 1747.