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Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 21, 1995
LOT 105
Grant, Fleet Street, London, No. 2284, with London hallmarks for 1798. Fine and rare 18 ct. gold watch with special escapement.
CHF 6,000 - 7,000
C. Three body, massive, "consular", polished with integral dome, marked "D.W." (Daniel Walker). D. White enamel eccentric with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring, symmetrical subsidiary seconds. Gold "heurt" bands. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, going barrel, duplex escapement, two-arm compensation balance with poising and timing screws, free sprung blued steel helical balance spring and ruby endstone. Signed on the dial and back plate. In very good condition. Diam. 61 mm.
