The Sandberg Watch Collection

Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Mar 31, 2001

LOT 20

Alexander and SisygambisWilliam Grantham, London, No. 11054, casemaker John Wright, hallmarked 1768, made for the Dutch market.Very fine triple-cased 22 ct. gold repoussé watch.

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

USD 6,000 - 7,000

Sold: CHF 14,950

C. Outer: two-body, gilt metal, glazed on the back, bezels in shagreen with gold butterfly studs. Middle: Two-body, repoussé in very high relief with a scene representing Alexander the Great with Sisygambis, the bezel decorated with rocailles and flowers. Inner: two-body, 'bassine', polished. D. White enamel, Roman chapters, outer minute ring arched every five minutes in the Dutch manner. Diamond-set 'fleur de lis' hands. M. 34.8 mm o, hinged gilt brass full plate with square baluster pillars, fsee and chain, verge escapement, plain steel three-arm balance, single-footed cock pierced and engraved with asymmetrical foliage with a mask at the base.Signed on the movement, inner case stamped with casemaker's mark and English gold marks.Diam. 57 mm (with the outer case). Published in the Sandberg book, page 142-143.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent
Case: 3

Good
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 3 - 01

Notes

The watch is remarkable for the repoussé scene which is preserved in practically mint condition, and for the high relief of the repoussé work, which gives a striking impression of depth to the scene.Grantham Williamis recorded as having worked in London. He made gold repoussé watches in the middle of the 18th century.