Important Watches, Wristwatches and C...
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 18, 1997
Ilbery, London, No. 6306, the enamel attributable to Richter, made for the Chinese Market, circa 1815. "The Reprimand" Very fine 18K gold and enamel center seconds watch with special escapement.
C. Double body, the fixed bezel, pendant and bow, with champleve enamelled decoration, a fine enamel scene painted in the manner of Richter after an English engraving, depicting a man, in front of a horse, thrashing a little boy, while his sister strives to moderate. Gold hinged cuvette with engraved decoration. D. White enamel with Roman numerals. Gold pierced hands. M. 22 "' , blued steel, Chinese caliber with free standing barrel, single wheel duplex escapement, three-arm steel balance with three trapezoidal weights and screws, flat balance spring and diamond end stone. Signed on the inner side of the cuvette. Diam. 60 mm.
Grading System | |
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Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 18 |
Spotted |
Movement: 2 |
Very good |
Dial: 21-51 |
Period Partially reprinted |