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Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 21, 1995
LOT 179
Dent, Watchmaker to the Queen, 34 Cockspure Street, Charing Cross, London, No. 27969, with London hallmarks for 1877. Fine 18 ct. gold, small keyless hall quarter repeating watch.
CHF 2,800 - 3,200
Sold: CHF 3,680
C. Three body, massive, polished, with reeded band and engine-turned marked "J.T.W." (James Thomas White). D. White enamel with Roman numerals. Blued steel "pear" hands. M. 16"', frosted and gilt three-quarter plate, 17 jewels partly in screwed settings for the going train, pointed tooth lateral lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, balance spring with terminal curve. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Signed on the dial and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 41 mm.
