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Hong Kong, Victoria Hotel, Jun 17, 1994
D. Delander, London, No. 259, circa 1725. Fine 20 ct. gold, pair cased, quarter repeating watch.
C. Outer double body, the bezel pierced and chased with scrolls, the back repousse with a scene depicting an episode of Dianne the huntresse's lite with outer pierced and chased floral and foliage decoration. Inner double body, bassine, pierced and engraved with a mask and foliage. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring. Blued steel "poker and beetle" hands. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with baluster pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain steel three-arm balance, flat balance spring, gilt brass English cock with diamond end-stone. GiIt brass dust-cap. Signed on the back plate. In very good condition. Diam. 47 mm.