Important Watches, Pocket Watches and...
Noga Hilton Hotel, Nov 13, 2005
LOT 42
?Rack Lever? Morris Tobias, London, No. 1017. Case by ?WM? with London hallmarks for 1813-14. Fine and rare silver pair-cased pocket watch with rack lever escapement.
CHF 3,000 - 4,000
EUR 2,000 - 2,600 / USD 2,300 - 3,000
C. Outer: two-body, polished. Inner, two-body, ?bassine?, polished, gilt brass dust cap. D. White enamel, radial Roman numerals, outer minute divisions, subsidiary 15-second dial. Gold ?spade? hands. M. 44 mm, hinged, frosted gilt full-plate with cylindrical pillars, jeweled to the third, fusee and chain, Harrison's maintaining power, three-wheel train, rack lever escapement with large brass escape wheel, steel balance with flat balance spring, diamond endstone, single-footed cock. Dial, dust cap and movement signed. Diam. 58 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-20-01 |
Good Period original HANDS Original |