CASPER RAUBER, AUGSBURG | AN EARLY AND VERY RARE GILT-METAL TAMBOUR CASED TWO-TRAIN CLOCK WATCH WITH STACKFREED AND HOG'S BRISTLE REGULATORCIRCA 1570

• Movement: iron, verge escapement, dumb-bell foliot, count wheel recessed into the backplate, hog's bristle regulator with brass regulation dial, stackfreed mounted to the backplate, flat pillars, striking a bell mounted to the inside case back, stamped CR within a shield for Casper Rauber• Dial: gilded, Roman numerals with touch pins above, inner 24-hour ring, dial centre with blazing motif composed of intertwined serpents and a star motif• Case: gilt brass, the front bezel decorated with stylised leaves and fruit and lacking its cover, the back cover pierced for sound emission and engraved with fruit and scrolling serpents, the band similarly rendered

Movement: plates have been polished, movement is running for short periods of time, re-bushing around pinion holes to backplate. Striking appears to be operational and sounding clear on the bell. Foliot has been replaced, cock and stackfreed arm may also be replaced. The burnished finish was probably re-done around 40 years ago. Dial: with some wear to the gilding, copper colouring to plate beneath showing in parts, Case: wear to gilding and some loss of definition. The lid's cover is missing and only the bezel remains.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. All dimensions in catalogue descriptions are approximate. Condition reports may not specify mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome. Watches in water-resistant cases have been opened to examine movements but no warranties are made that the watches are currently water-resistant. Please note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and leather bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. In particular, please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, particularly in relation to lots incorporating materials from endangered species.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

**Please be advised that bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these bands prior to shipping."

Casper Rauber is recorded as a watchmaker in Augsburg in 1556 and was a master in 1572. The tambour-shaped watch case was derived from the cases of early drum-shaped spring-driven clocks. The touch pins positioned at the hours allow the time to be read in the dark.