Important Collectors Wristwatches, P...
Hong Kong, Apr 23, 2006
LOT 344
?Royal Blue? John Newton, London, No. 2604. Made circa 1790. Fine, 18K gold, enamel and pearl-set pocket watch.
HKD 23,000 - 30,000
USD 3,000 - 4,000 / EUR 2,500 - 3,200
C. Two-body, with split pearl-set bezels, the back overlaid with blue translucent enamel over engine-turning. D. White enamel with radial Arabic numerals, outer minute divisions. Gold arrow hands. M. 40 mm., hinged gilt brass, full-plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain steel three-arm balance, flat balance spring, gilt brass foliate chased and engraved English cock with diamond end-stone, silver regulation dial. Movement signed. Diam. 49 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |