Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P...

Hong Kong, Apr 23, 2006

LOT 328

?Bloodstone? R. Sanders, London, No. 344. Made circa 1760. Fine 20K gold repoussé, bloodstone and diamond-set pocket watch.

HKD 45,000 - 60,000

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

C. Two-body, the hinged bezel set with panels of polished bloodstone within a chased repoussé scroll and shell framework, the back set with a large polished bloodstone panel within a rococo scroll and flower border, rose diamond- set thumb-piece. D. White enamel with radial Roman numerals, outer minute track and Arabic five-minute numerals. Rose diamond-set pierced hands. M. 28 mm., gilt, full-plate, turned baluster pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, three-arm balance with flat balance spring, pierced and engraved balance cock, silvered regulation dial. Movement signed. Diam. 42 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good
Case: 3-49

Good

Service case
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 3-24-38-04

Good

Slightly chipped

Slightly rubbed

HANDS Later

Notes

Bloodstone A type of chalcedony so-called because of its spots of red Jasper. Bloodstone used to be called heliotrope (from helios - the sun). Superstition said that that if it was thrown into water it turned the rays of the sun red. Magic lore claimed that this stone when worn could render you invisible.