Zacharie fils a Lyon - Hohe Silberspindeluhr - skelettiertes Prunkwerk - Frankreich um 1770 - Earlier than 1850

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Zacharie fils a Lyon – high silver spindle clock with a skeleton movement, France around 1770, period before 1850, hand-wound.

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French watch manufacturing

Zacharie son - Lyon

Fine spindle watch in a silver case.

Massive collector's watch.

Fine enamel dial in very good condition, with only a small damage when winding. Roman numerals with an outward-running continuous minute track and preceding Arabic fives. Artfully crafted hands.

Rare elevator between VI and VII.

Front cover opening to the right.

Before the IX unlocking for the factory folding out.

Backward cut silver lid with inserted glass that allows viewing of the extraordinary work.

Very beautiful, splendidly decorated partially skeletonized work. Oval, artistically crafted spindle clamp, very beautiful floral depiction with engraved finish. White enamel ring for speed adjustment. Golden square decorative pillars in an interesting shape. Work signature on cut-out beams Zacharie fils and on a further free-standing beam banner A LYON. A magnificent execution by a master of his time.

Works functioning – a key is present that also serves as the square time-setting key on the dial.

As a collector's item, the running duration and accuracy were not tested.

Watch with a 51mm diameter with pendant 68mm. Height 24mm - Weight 84.5g

The origin of watches around 1770 in France.

Very nice collector - overall condition of the rare watch.

Images are part of the description.

Insured shipping with FedEx.

French watch manufacturing

Zacharie son - Lyon

Fine spindle watch in a silver case.

Massive collector's watch.

Fine enamel dial in very good condition, with only a small damage when winding. Roman numerals with an outward-running continuous minute track and preceding Arabic fives. Artfully crafted hands.

Rare elevator between VI and VII.

Front cover opening to the right.

Before the IX unlocking for the factory folding out.

Backward cut silver lid with inserted glass that allows viewing of the extraordinary work.

Very beautiful, splendidly decorated partially skeletonized work. Oval, artistically crafted spindle clamp, very beautiful floral depiction with engraved finish. White enamel ring for speed adjustment. Golden square decorative pillars in an interesting shape. Work signature on cut-out beams Zacharie fils and on a further free-standing beam banner A LYON. A magnificent execution by a master of his time.

Works functioning – a key is present that also serves as the square time-setting key on the dial.

As a collector's item, the running duration and accuracy were not tested.

Watch with a 51mm diameter with pendant 68mm. Height 24mm - Weight 84.5g

The origin of watches around 1770 in France.

Very nice collector - overall condition of the rare watch.

Images are part of the description.

Insured shipping with FedEx.

Details

Brand
Zacharie fils a Lyon - Hohe Silberspindeluhr - skelettiertes Prunkwerk
Model
Frankreich um 1770
Shipped Insured
Yes
Period
Earlier than 1850
Movement
Manual winding
Case material
Silver
Case diameter
Greater than 50 mm
Condition
Very good - minor signs of wear
Weight
84.5 g
Width lug/ watch band
68 mm
In working order
Yes
AustriaVerified
2752
Objects sold
100%
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