Important Collectors Wristwatches, P...
Geneva, Mandarin Oriental Hotel Du Rhône, Nov 12, 2006
LOT 171
?Agate and Gold? Isaac Roberts, London, No. 1235. Made circa 1750. Fine and rare, 22K gold, agate-mounted pair-cased pocket watch.
CHF 6,000 - 8,000
EUR 3,800 - 5,000 / USD 4,800 - 6,500
Sold: CHF 7,080
C. Outer: two-body, chased repousse rococo gold, back and bezel set with panels of translucent striated agate over foiled metal. Inner: two-body, ?bassine?, polished, shuttered winding aperture. D. White enamel with radial Roman numerals, outer minute track and outermost Arabic five minute numerals. Blued steel "Beetle and Poker" hands. M. 32 mm, hinged, frosted gilt full-plate with square baluster pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement, brass balance with flat balance spring, pierced and engraved single-footed cock, silver regulation dial. Movement signed. Diam. 46 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-49 |
Good Service case |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-45-01 |
Good HANDS Original |