Important Watches, Wristwatches and C...
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 10, 1994
LOT 316
John Ellicott, London, No. 1863, circa 1740. Fine and rare 20 ct. gold, pair cased, quarter repeating watch.
CHF 8,000 - 10,000
C. Outer double body, pierced and chased with scrolls of foliage, fruits, dolphins and birds. Inner double body, bassine, pierced and engraved with a mask and scrolls of foliage. D. Later specially made white enamel with Roman numerals. Later gold "spade" hands. M. Hinged, gilt brass full plate with column pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain steel three-arm balance, flat balance spring, gilt brass English cock with diamond end-stone. Repeating on a bell by depressing the pendant. Signed on the silver dust cap and back plate. In very good condition. Diam. 49 mm.
