Important Watches, Wristwatches and C...
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 10, 1994
LOT 79
Manoah Rhodes & Son, Bradford, No. 10271, with Birmingham hallmarks for 1891. Fine 18 ct. gold hunting cased, keyless minute repeating watch.
CHF 4,500 - 5,000
Sold: CHF 4,600
C. Four body, massive, "bassine et filets", polished, the cover engraved with the monogram "B.R.L.". Gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 17"', frosted and gilt, three quarter plate, 24 jewels partly in screwed settings, English lateral lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, blued steel balance spring with terminal curves. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Signed on the movement. In very good condition. Diam. 52 mm.
