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Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Oct 13, 2001

LOT 478

The Continence of ScipioJames Green, London, No. 3259, repoussé attributed to Henry Manly, hallmarked 1765.Fine 22K gold pair-cased watch.

CHF 4,000 - 6,000

USD 2,400 - 3,600

C. Outer: two-body, back repoussé with a scene depicting the Continence of Scipio, rocaille border, the bezel repoussé and chased with rocailles and flowers. inner: two-body, "bassine", polished, gilt dust-cap. D. White enamel, Roman numerals, outer minute ring, five-minute Arabic markers. Gold "spade" hands. M. 36,1mm, hinged, gilt full plate with square baluster pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement, plain steel balance with flat balance-spring, single-footed cock with diamond endstone.Signed on dial, movement and dust-cap.Diam. 50 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: A

Good
Case: 3 - 45
Movement: 3 - 5 - 6*
Dial: 3 - 05

Notes

After capturing the city of New Carthage, Scipio received as a prize of war a beautiful maiden. Upon learning that she was engaged, he summoned her fiancé and restored her to him unharmed, This act of clemency became legendary,