Swiss astronomical watch for the Indian Market Circa 1880

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Kenmerk
PD0458
Diameter
53 mm
Estimate
€ 30.000 - 60.000
Price sold
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Gold complicated astronomical pocket watch
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An extremely rare and very fine Swiss 18 carat gold minute repeating astronomical pocket watch with full calendar, moon phase, centre seconds, additional stoppable centre seconds and thermometer made for the Indian market, circa 1880.
Frosted gilt bridge movement, two hammers, two gongs, wolf teeth winding wheels, pink gold train, gold screwed compensation balance, counterpoised lever. White enamel dial with radial Roman hours, day, date and month indicator, cobalt blue enamelled golden moon phase disc with golden moon and stars, retrograde moon age indicator, retrograde indications for temperature in Reaumur (8°R = 10°C) and gold spade hands. Engine turned à goutte case, slide for repeating mechanism. Cuvette signed, case maker’s punch mark AM.
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Diameter: 53 mm
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Weight: 152 g
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Signed: C. Marcks & Co. Ltd. – Bombay & Poona

Signed: C. Marcks & Co. Ltd. – Bombay & Poona

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