Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Jun 22, 2013
LOT 332
EDWARD PRIOR LONDON SILVER TORTOISE Edward Prior, London, No. 55433. Made for the Islamic market, London hallmarks for 1838. Fine, triple-cased, silver and tortoiseshell pocket watch
HKD 8,000 - 16,000
USD 1,000 - 2,000 / CHF 1,000 - 1,900
C. Outer: two-body, covered with tortoise-shell,
2nd: two-body, silver, polished with repeated pattern
on edges, inner: silver, bassine, polished
D. White enamel with Turkish numerals. Blued steel
beetle and poker hands
M. 30 mm, gilt brass, full plate with pierced pillars,
fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain steel three arm
balance, flat balance spring and gilt brass floral cock.
Dial and back plate signed. Diam. 55 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-14 |
Good Damaged |
Movement: 3** |
Good Repair required, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-8-01 |
Good Slightly scratched HANDS Original |