German rare silver pair cased verge pocket watch Circa 1690
- Kenmerk
- AC6197
- Diameter
- 58 mm
- Estimate
- € 2.000 - 4.000
- Price sold
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Pocket watch by Johann Khornmann
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A rare and early Augsburg pair cased verge watch with figurative outer case, circa 1690.
Silver cases; 1st case with figurative scene of a wanderer; 2nd case smooth. Very early verge movement with steep fusee and tulip pillars. Splendid signed gilt dial with central scene with putto, decorative iron hands, Roman hours and Arabic minutes.
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Diameter: 58 mm
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Weight: 123 g
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Signed: Johann Khornmann
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Listed in Augsburg ca. 1700, full name Johann Georg Khornmann, possibly identical to Johan Khornmann from Austria, who also made pocket watches from 1700, also with Johan Georg Khornmann Friedberg, who made pocket watches of this style around 1720.
Signed: Johann Khornmann















