Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 17, 1992
LOT 29
George Prior, London, No. 2202, circa 1790.
CHF 7,000 - 8,000
Sold: CHF 7,475
Fine18 ct. gold, triple-cased, quarter repeating watch made for the Islamic market. Double body outer case chased with military trophies, the inner case, pierced and engraved with scrolls and leaves on the edge. White enamel dial with Turkish numerals (restored). Tortoise shell covered protecting case. GiIt brass dust cap. Gilt brass full plate movement, the back plate applied with chased, scrolls and flowers decoration, fusee and chain, verge escapement, gilt brass English cock with diamond end-stone. Repeating on a bell. Diam. 57 mm.
