The Halpern Judaica Collection: Tradition and Treasure | Part III

The Halpern Judaica Collection: Tradition and Treasure | Part III

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A Gold Pair-Cased Watch with Rare Circumcision Scene, Dutch for the London Market, Signed By. Mauris., London, Circa 1750

Auction Closed

December 14, 05:23 PM GMT

Estimate

6,000 - 8,000 USD

Lot Details

Description

the watch with verge movement with Continental-type bridge pierced with dolphin heads; silver fluted column pillars, champlevé gold dial with aperture for calendar, the first case plain, the outer case chased with a scene of a circumcision in an interior, probably after Picart; with associated leather exhibition case with magnifier, maker's initials BRV incuse


Diameter: 2 1/8 in., 5.3 cm

G.H. Baillie, in Watchmakers and Clockmakers of the World, 2nd edit 1947, p.214 records Mauris, London, early 18th century and notes a silver engraved watch signed by him in the Feill Collection.