Important Collectors Wristwatches, P...
Geneva, Nov 16, 2008
LOT 37
Irish Gold Watch Shean Houston, Dublin, No. 316. The cases by Arthur O?Neill with Dublin hallmarks for 1781. Fine and very rare, Irish 18K gold, pair-cased pocket watch.
CHF 2,500 - 3,500
USD 2,300 - 3,200 / EUR 1,600 - 2,200
Sold: CHF 2,640
C. Outer: two-body, polished. Inner: two-body, ?bassine?, polished. Gilt dust cover. D. White enamel with radial Roman numerals, outer dot minute divisions and Arabic five-minute numerals. Gold beetle and poker hands. M. 34 mm., frosted gilt full plate, tapered cylindrical pillars, fusee and chain, lever escapement, three-arm brass balance, flat balance spring, pierced and foliate engraved single-footed cock, diamond endstone, silver regulation dial. Movement signed, both cases with the punchmark of Arthur O?Neill, Dublin. Diam. 49 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3-14** |
Good Damaged Repair required, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-25-01 |
Good Chipped HANDS Original |