Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 11, 1992
LOT 328
Markwick, Markham, Perigal, London, No. 41924, made for the Islamic Market, hallmarked London 1813. Very fine 18 ct. gold and enamel triple cased quarter repeating watch, with a matching gold and enamel crank-key.
CHF 15,000 - 18,000
Sold: CHF 17,825
C. Third, double body with a glazed back and scallop edged, the bezels with alternate champleve enamelled white anchors and flags, on a black ground. The second, double body with scallop edges and champleve enamelled bezels matching the decoration of the third one, the back with military trophies painted en grisaille on a black ground. The inner, double body, bassine, the polished back pierced and engraved with scrolls on the border. D. White enamel dial, with Turkish numerais. Gold "poker and beetle" hands. M. Full plate with a gilt brass dust rim, cylindrical pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement, polished steel three armed balance, gilt brass English cock, with diamond endstone. Repeating on a bell by depressing the pendant. Signed on the dial and the back plate. In very good condition. Diam. 41 mm.
