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Horloge de table en forme de tour ou "turmchenuhr", à sonnerie des heures et à réveil, le mouvement avec le poinçon H K pour Hans Koch Munich, vers 1580
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 EUR
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Description
- brass
- Haut. 17 cm, larg. 8 cm
- Height 6 2/3 in; width 3 1/4 in
face : cadran composé d’un anneau argenté pour douze heures et un anneau doré pour vingt quatre heures, les deux encerclant le disque du réveil, avec en dessous un cadran pour la date (30 jours), aiguilles en fer, celle pour le calendrier remplacée ; dos : cadrans d’indication et réglage pour la sonnerie, tous les cadrans munis de pièces de touche ; mouvement à piliers à deux corps de rouage en fer et laiton, fusées, échappement postérieur à balancier ; caisse en laiton doré et gravé avec pilastres foliacés et timbre faisant dôme orné de cinq pinacles
Provenance
- Ancienne collection Abbott Guggenheim, New York
- Vente à Christie’s New York, le 28 janvier 2015, lot 18
- Vente à Christie’s New York, le 28 janvier 2015, lot 18
Literature
Jürgen Abeler, Meister der Uhrmacherkunst, Wuppertal 1977, p. 346
Condition
Silvering to dials is tarnished but otherwise good. Movement has later conversion to pendulum but otherwise appears to retain much of the original wheelwork. Case in good condition commensurate with age.
"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."
"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."
Catalogue Note
Horloger du duc Albrecht V, Hans Koch travaillait de 1554 jusqu’à sa mort en 1603. Il est connu pour une importante production qui touche à toutes les formes d’horloge connues de son époque, ainsi que des cadrans solaires.