Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, Nov 13, 2016
LOT 387
JOSIAH EMERY LONDON POCKET WATCH GOLD Josiah Emery, Charing Crosf, London, No. 1286, hallmarked 1808. Very fine and very rare 18K gold pocket Chronometer
CHF 3,500 - 5,500
HKD 28,000 - 44,000 / USD 3,500 - 5,500
Sold: CHF 10,000
Three-body, "Empire", back cover and band engine-turned, polished bezel. White enamel, Roman numerals, outer minute ring, subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "arrow" hands. 42 mm., gilt brass, full plate, cylindrical pillars, fusee and chain,cylinder escapement with brass escape wheel, gold three-arm balance, blued steel flat balance spring jeweled and capped, small single-footed clock engraved, gilt brass dust-cap.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3-8* |
Good Slightly scratched Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |
Notes
Signed on the dial and cuvette.
DIAM. 52 mm.THICKNESS 19 mm.