Only Online Auction
Geneva, Sep 22, 2021
LOT 48
Edward Prior
Triple case pocket watch made for the Turkish market; silver and tortoise-shell, gilded metal and niello silver
CHF 2,000 - 4,000
EUR 1,850 - 3,700 / USD 2,200 - 4,400 / HKD 17,100 - 34,100TO BE SOLD WITHOUT RESERVE
Sold: CHF 1,750
Silver and tortoise-shell, open-face, key-winding, round-shaped, triple case pocket watch, made for the Turkish market, fitted into an exotic gilded metal and niello silver protective case.
Outer silver triple case with tortoise-shell panels and piqué décor; polished silver outer pair-case; polished silver case.
White enamel dial with Turkish numerals; blued steel “Poker and Beetle” hands.
Movement 14’’’, gilded brass, fusee and chain, verge escapement, monometallic balance (polished steel) and blued steel flat hairspring, pierced and engraved gilded English cock with an urn and foliage.
Outer silver triple case with tortoise-shell panels and piqué décor; polished silver outer pair-case; polished silver case.
White enamel dial with Turkish numerals; blued steel “Poker and Beetle” hands.
Movement 14’’’, gilded brass, fusee and chain, verge escapement, monometallic balance (polished steel) and blued steel flat hairspring, pierced and engraved gilded English cock with an urn and foliage.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3-8 |
Good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 3-8* |
Good Slightly scratched Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-8-01-04 |
Good Slightly scratched HANDS Original HANDS Later |
Brand Edward Prior, London
Year circa 1845
Movement No. 61 875
Case No. 19 167 (by “J B / W W”, London; letter-date for 1845)
Material silver and tortoise-shell, gilded metal and niello silver
Diameter 54.7 mm.
Caliber 14’’’, fusee and chain, verge escapement
Dimensions Ø 61.7 mm. (protective case)
Weight 196.6 gr. (approx.)
Signature dial and movement
Notes
Important notice
This lot is subject to CITES export / import restrictions. The lot can only be shipped to addresses within the Switzerland or collected from our Geneva office. Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to ivory, coral and tortoise-shell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.
CONDITIONS AND INFORMATION FOR BUYERS
The purchase price payable by a buyer will be the sum of the final bid price plus the buyer’s premium, together with any applicable sales or compensating use tax. In addition to the hammer price, the buyer’s premium is payable as follows: 25% of the hammer price on each lot.Important notice – Special conditions Please look carefully at all the photos as they are an integral part of the description. Any defect not mentioned in the descriptions but visible on the photos will be considered as described and cannot lead to any claim. The dimensions are given as an indication and may slightly differ from the measures mentioned by the manufacturers especially for contemporary watches. The photos are not retouched. Colors may differ from reality. For timepieces, we guarantee neither the functioning nor the precision of the movement, nor the water-resistance of the case. In addition, please note that movements, parts of mechanisms or cases may be incomplete. The lots are sold “as is”, described to the best of our knowledge and cannot be returned. Once the online bid is placed by the bidder, it cannot be cancelled.