Geneva, Nov 08, 2026
CABRIER, ENGLAND, ''THE JUDGEMENT OF SOLOMON'', QUARTER-REPEATING ON A BELL OR A TOC, TRIPLE-CASED REPOUSSÉ POCKET WATCH, 22K YELLOW GOLD
TO BE SOLD WITHOUT RESERVE
A very fine and very rare, 22k yellow gold, manual wind open-face, key-winding quarter-repeating pocket watch. Outer case finely chased with a scene depicting “The Judgement of Solomon”, within a scroll border, with pierced scrollwork between. The bezel decorated en suite. Inner case with deep back, the band finely pierced and engraved with inhabited foliage and a grotesque mask. Gold dial with radial Roman numerals and outer minute track with five-minute Arabic numerals. Blued steel scroll hands.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |
Brand Cabrier, England
Model ''the Judgement of Solomon''
Year Circa 1765
Caliber 30 mm., gilt full-plate movement with square baluster pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement, plain brass three-arm balance with flat balance spring, single-footed cock with streamers and blued steel endplate, finely pierced and chased backplate furniture, and silvered regulation dial. Lever for selecting either full repeating or à toc, the latter activated through the bezel.
Diameter 47 mm, 54 mm with outer case.
Weight 86 gr.
Signature Dial and movement
Accessories Accompanied by the original protective case, small gold chain and watch key.