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Hotel Nogalhilton Geneve, Nov 11, 2001
LOT 272
Thomas Tompion & George Graham, London, No. 4538, circa 1705.Fine and rare pair-cased silver pocket watch.
CHF 15,000 - 18,000
USD 9,000 - 11,000
Sold: CHF 19,550
C. Both two-body, polished. D. White enamel, Roman numerals, outer minute ring with five-minute Arabic markers. Blued steel "beetle and poker" hands. M. 38,4 mm, gilt full-plate with Egyptian pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement, plain steel balance with flat balance spring, single-footed cock with small streamers and angled foot.Signed on the movement.Diam. 56 mm
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 - 28 |
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Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3 - 12 - 29 - 0 |
Notes
These two eminent British makers were in partnership for a very short time; very rarely is a watch found that is signed by both.