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.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |