Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P...

Geneva, Mandarin Oriental Hotel Du Rhône, Nov 12, 2006

LOT 302

?Royal Blue? John Newton, London, No. 2604. Made circa 1790. Very fine, 18K gold, enamel and pearl-set pocket watch.

CHF 5,500 - 7,500

EUR 3,500 - 4,700 / USD 4,500 - 6,000

Sold: CHF 5,900

C. Two-body, with split pearl-set bezels, the back overlaid with blue translucent enamel over engine-turning. D. White enamel with radial Arabic numerals, outer minute divisions. Gold arrow hands. M. 40 mm., hinged gilt brass, full-plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain steel threearm balance, flat balance spring, gilt brass foliate chased and engraved English cock with diamond end-stone, silver regulation dial. Movement signed. Diam. 49 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original

Notes

John Newton is recorded working in Lamb?s Conduit Street, London between 1790 and 1815.