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Hong Kong, Victoria Hotel, Jun 17, 1994
LOT 225
Daniel de Saint Leu, Watchmaker of Her Majesty, London, No. 9300, made for the Islamic market, circa 1780. Fine 18 ct. three coloured gold pair-cased quarter striking clock-watch.
HKD 100,000 - 110,000
CHF 20,000 - 22,000
C. Outer, double body, the bezel chased with a floral decoration, the back chased in high relief with military trophies, and outer garland of flowers matching that of the bezel. Inner double body, bassine, the edge pierced and engraved with foliage. GiIt brass dust-cap. D. White enamel with Turkish numerals. Gold "poker and beetle" hands. M. GiIt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement, plain brass three armed balance, gilt brass English cock. Striking on a bell, with strike-silent selection lever on the bezel. Signed on the dial, the dust cap and the back plate. In very good condition. Diam. 75mm.
