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Hotel Nogalhilton Geneve, Nov 11, 2001
LOT 268
Samson Wroth, Taunton, circa 1720.Very fine tortoiseshell-covered gilt metal watch.
CHF 6,000 - 8,000
USD 3,800 - 5,000
Sold: CHF 6,900
C. Two-body, back and bezel covered with tortoiseshell and decorated with studs, gilt brass shutter for the winding aperture. D. White enamel, radial Roman numerals, outer minute ring with five-minute Arabic markers. Blued steel "beetle and poker" hands. M. 41,6 mm, gilt full plate with Egyptian pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement, plain steel balance with flat balance spring, single-footed cock with streamers, pierced and engraved with symmetrical stylized foliage, rack and pinion regulaor with silver plate.Signed on movement.Diam. 55 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3 - 01 |