Repeating watch by William Andreas Enderlin with enamel in the manner of Jean Mussard V

Repeating watch by William Andreas Enderlin with enamel in the manner of Jean Mussard V Repeating watch by William Andreas Enderlin with enamel in the manner of Jean Mussard V

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Repeating watch by William Andreas Enderlin, Basel, Switzerland, early 18th Century. Silver case, with repousse scene of of Venus and cupids on the back, edges pierced and engraved, and bezel engraved. Gilt dial with enamel plaques for hours and minutes. Steel hands. Movement with repeating work, verge escapement and bridge-type balance cock with an enamel depicting Pero and Cimon (Roman Charity), in the manner of Jean (V) Mussard (1681-1754). Signed on the backplate 'An. Enderlin A Bale'. Clockmakers' Museum No. 80

Details

Category:
Clockmakers
Collection:
The Worshipful Company of Clockmakers
Object Number:
L2015-3148
Materials:
silver (alloy), brass (copper, zinc alloy), steel (metal), glass and enamel
type:
watch and verge movement
credit:
Lent by the Worshipful Company of Clockmakers