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Geneva, Mandarin Oriental Hotel Du Rhône, Oct 15, 2006
LOT 198
?Invitation to Dance? J. Newham, London, No. 1680. Made circa 1750. Fine, gilt metal and painted on enamel pair cased pocket watch.
CHF 1,000 - 2,000
EUR 650 - 1,300 / USD 800 - 1,600
Sold: CHF 1,770
C. Outer: two-body, gilt metal bezel borders, the back painted with a three figures in an architectural landscape, the bezel decorated with flowers; inner: two-body, polished. D. White enamel, radial Roman numerals, outer minute track with five-minute Arabic numerals. Blued steel ?beetle and poker? hands. M. 31 mm, hinged, gilt brass full plate with square baluster pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement, plain steel three-arm balance, flat balance spring, pierced and engraved cock, silver regulation disc. Movement signed. Diam. 45 mm. To be sold without reserve
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3-62 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |