JOHANNES SCHNEIDER, AUGUSTA | SILVER VERGE WATCHMOVEMENT CIRCA 1660 & DIAL AND CASE 19TH CENTURY

Dial: later, silver, Roman numerals, engraved centre with stylised design, blued steel handMovement: gilded full plate, verge escapement, pierced and engraved silver screwed-on balance cock, plain flat steel balance, worm and wheel set-up, fusee and gut line, signed Johannes Schneider, AugustaCase: later, silver, engraved design infilled with waxDimensions: 36.5mm diameter 

DIAL: later dial with scratches and tarnishing. Indentation at X. MOVEMENT: not winding, balance rotating freely with power is applied to the train. Silver balance cock possibly later. CASE: later case with signs of aging and wear. Scratch to the band to the right hand side of the hinge Please note that the movement has not been tested for the accuracy of its timekeeping. Please note that Sotheby's does not guarantee the future working of the movement and that a service may be required at the buyer's discretion.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. 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.
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