Jas. Cox, London, English, circa 1780. Very rare gold mounted agate bodkin case containing a watch. | Important Watches, Wristwatches and Clocks | Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, 25th April 1993

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C...

Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 25, 1993

LOT 478

Jas. Cox, London, English, circa 1780. Very rare gold mounted agate bodkin case containing a watch.

CHF 12,000 - 15,000

Sold: CHF 16,100

C. Two part with cylindrical grey agate panels and roccoco style repousse scroll work and florally chased mounts, the interior with cylindrical tube to hold needles. Hinged top bezel with rose diamond set frame. D. Small white enamel, Roman hour numerals, outer minute ring with winding aperture at 4 o'clock (small chip). Blued-steel spade hands. M. GiIt full plate, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain 3-arm brass balance with flat spring and regulator. Floral and scroll pierced and engraved bridge cock. Signed on the movement. In good condition. Dims. 112mm overall length.

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James Cox was a renowned maker of clocks, watches and objects for the Chinese market and particularly the Imperial Court during the latter half of the 18th century. Many of his objects were constructed on a gigantic scale, but the movement contained within this case must be counted amongst the smallest fusee watches ever made. The diameter of the back plate is less than 14mm. in total.