Important Collectors Wristwatches, P...
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 20, 1991
LOT 310
Markwick,Markham,London,13960,circa 1760. Fine and rare gold and enamel pair-cased quarter-repeating watch.
CHF 6,500 - 8,500
Sold: CHF 9,775
C. Outer, two body, open-work pierced with trellis-pattern vignettes and panels, the back with a bouquet of flowers,all overlaid against blued-steel inner liners. Inner,two body,pierced and engraved with foliage,the back decorated with flowers and foliage in basse-taille enamel. D. White enamel, Roman hour and Arabic minute numerals.Gold arrow hands (later). M. Gilt full plate, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain balance with flat spring. Foliage pierced regulator and balance cocks, with diamond end-stone. Repeating on a bell with push-pendant. Signed on the back plate. In good condition. Diam.51mm.
