12-01-201212-01-2012
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsMarlborough MA
December 1, 2012 10:00 AMCalender
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Ivory Crucifix-form Watch

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$22,800$19,000
Auction: Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments - 2623MLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: December 01, 2012 10:00AM

Description:

Ivory Crucifix-form Watch, possibly Continental, c. 1630, the carved ivory diptych case with depiction of The Passion of Christ, the annunciation, the manger scene, and Christ bearing the cross to Calvary and the Crucifixion on the hinged lid and back, the sides carved in foliate relief, the interior with central Roman numeral chapter ring, single hand, and religious iconography, hinged swing-out movement with decorated backplate, ivory crown wheel and train, ht. 3, wd. 2 1/4 in.

Note: See Theodore R. Crom, NAWCC Bulletin, April 2002, "A 16th Century Ivory Watch?," for a discussion of possible age and origin of this timekeeper. A notebook of Crom's research material on this watch accompanies the lot.
Estimate $6,000-8,000

lacking verge and center wheel. crown wheel teeth damage

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Theodore R. Crom