Important Collectors' Watches, Pocket...
Geneva, Mar 16, 2008
LOT 472
Eardley Norton, London, No. 2642/3877, with London hallmarks for 1795-6. Case with master mark for Samuel Stephens. Fine and rare 22K gold pair-cased, quarter-repeating watch.
CHF 6,000 - 8,000
USD 5,400 - 7,200 / EUR 3,700 - 5,000
Sold: CHF 9,000
C. Outer double-body, polished. Inner double body, "bassine", the band pierced and engraved with foliage decoration. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minutes ring. Blued steel moon hands. M. Hinged gilt-brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain verge escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring, gilt brass English cock with ruby end-stone. Repeating on a bell by depressing the pendant. Gilt-brass dust-cap. Signed on the dial, back plate and dust cap. Diam. 59 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |