Important Watches, Wristwatches and c...
Tokyo, Dec 15, 1989
J. Thierry, London, No 955, circa 1780. Rare 18 ct. miniature gold watch.
Three body massive engraved and polished case, the movement is set on the gold hinged dial rim, secured by screwes. White enamel dial with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring. Blued steel "pear" hands. Gilt brass full plate movement with cylindrical pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement with a plain gilt brass three armed balance and a continental type cock. Signed on the movement. In good condition. Diam.: 23 mm. The 14 mm. movement weights 6.3 g.