The Mondani Collection of Rolex Wrist...

Geneva, May 14, 2006

LOT 610

?Agate and Gold? Isaac Roberts, London, No. 1235. Made circa 1750. Fine and rare, 22K gold, agate-mounted pair-cased pocket watch.

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

EUR 5,000 - 6,500 / USD 6,000 - 8,000

C. Outer: two-body, chased repousse rococo gold, back and bezel set with panels of translucent striated agate over foiled metal. Inner: two-body, polished, shuttered winding aperture. D. White enamel with radial Roman numerals, outer minute track and outermost Arabic five minute numerals. Blued steel "Beetle and Poker" hands. M. 32 mm, hinged, frosted gilt full-plate with square baluster pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement, brass balance with flat balance spring, pierced and engraved single-footed cock, silver regulation dial. Movement signed. Diam. 46 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3-45-50

Good

Replaced pushpiece(s)

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-15-01

Good

Slightly rusted

HANDS Original

Notes

Isaac Roberts (d. 1774) Is recorded as working in London, Compton St., in 1762.