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Geneva, Mandarin Oriental Hotel Du Rhône, May 13, 2007
LOT 493
"Isaac, Rebecca & Eliezer" W(illia)m Rivers, London, No. 1712. Made for the Dutch market, the inner case with London hallmarks for 1775. Very fine, 22K gold, repoussé pair-cased pocket watch.
CHF 2,000 - 3,000
EUR 1,200 - 2,000 / USD 1,600 - 2,500
Sold: CHF 4,720
C. Outer: two-body, repoussé, depicting Isaac, Rebecca & Eliezer in an asymmetrical rococo cartouche, pierced and lined with a gold sheet from behind, bezel decorated to match. Inner: two-body, "bassine", polished, mastermark DP. D. White enamel, radial Roman numerals, outer arcaded minute track, five-minute Arabic numerals. Gold "Louis XV" hands. M. 34 mm, hinged, frosted gilt full-plate with square baluster pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement, three-arm steel balance with flat balance spring, pierced and engraved continental-type cock, silver regulation dial. Dial and movement signed. Diam. 46 mm. Property of a German Collector
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-45-01 |
Good HANDS Original |