Important Watches, Wristwatches and C...
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 10, 1994
LOT 71
John Hall & Co, Watchmaker, 56 King Street, Manchester, No. 25632, with London hallmarks for 1918. Very fine 18 ct. gold, half hunting cased keyless pocket chronometer with Karrusel regulator, Class A Certificated at Kew Observatory with mention "Especially good" for 81.5 marks, in original fitted box.
CHF 11,000 - 13,000
C. Four body, massive, "bassine et filet", polished, the cover with black champleve Roman numerals on the border of the dial aperture, the back engraved with a crest and the motto: Nil sine labore. Plain gold cuvette. D.White enamel with Roman numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "pear" hands. M. 18"' frosted and gilt three quarter plate, 15 jewels in screwed bearing, English lateral lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, blued steel balance spring with terminal curve. 52,5' revolving carriage driven by the third pinion. Signed on the dial and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 52 mm.
