Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 17, 1992
LOT 27
George Prior, London, No. 1588, circa 1790.
CHF 4,000 - 4,500
Sold: CHF 4,140
Fine18 ct. gold, pair cased, quarter repeating watch made for the Islamic market. Double body outer case, polished, the inner case, pierced and engraved with scrolls on the edge. White enamel dial with Turkish numerals. GiIt brass dust cap. GiIt brass full plate movement, the back plate applied with chased, scrolls and flowers decoration, fusee and chain, cylinder escapement, gilt brass English cock with ruby end-stone. Repeating on a bell.
