#158 • Cruciform watch, mid-19th century Renaissance Revival style

Part of 260716 - "Horological Heat Wave" Watches, Jewelry & Coins - July 9 - July 16 (timed auction by Jones & Horan Auctions)

High bid $1,300.00

Status: Sold

EPW - Cruciform watch with enamel plaque of Virgin Mary, mid-19th century Renaissance Revival style, 44mm x 83mm to top of bow, silver original closed case with ornately pierced and engraved openwork surrounding crucifix centers front and back, the front cover lifting to reveal round white enamel timekeeping dial and colored enamel plaque of Mary below, the back opening to reveal lid over mvt secured by three small screws, KWKS (a key is included with this watch as pictured), cylinder escapement, 10J, gilt mvt, no visible s#. CONDITION: Mvt: NR, fully wound, balance is gummy, overhaul needed, excellent cosmetic mvt condition overall, some scattered fine to micro-fine scratches; virtually flawless timekeeping dial with few micro-fine scratches; virtually flawless Virgin Mary plaque with few negligible pinpoint nicks; excellent minute hand, hour hand is broken off at base; case shows very little wear, an attractive dark patina, no dents, excellent engraving detail; tight bow; as-made with no crystal. Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 JH-76507