Important Watches, Wristwatches and c...
Geneva, Apr 20, 1996
LOT 10
Markwick Markham, Perigal, London, No. 41849, made for the Islamic Market, with the London hallmarks for 1813. Fine 18 ct. gold and enamel triple cased quarter repeating watch.
CHF 15,000 - 18,000
C. Outer double body, glazed, with scallop edge, the bezels with champleve enamel decoration. Double body second marked "A.N.", with scallop edge, bezels with champleve floral decoration, the back with a finely painted lake side Swiss landscape, snowy mountains on the background, a small village on the left. Inner double body, bassine, polished, the band pierced and engraved with flowers and foliage, a large rose-diamond set on the pendant. D. White enamel with Turkish numerals. Gold "poker and beetle" hands. M. Gilt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain steel three-arm balance, flat balance spring, gilt brass English cock with diamond end-stone. Repeating on a bell by depressing the pendant. Signed on the dial and back plate. In very good condition. Diam. 57 mm.
