Contemporary, Limited Edition, Modern...
New York, Grand Havana Room, Apr 25, 2001
LOT 282
James Mc Cabe, Royal Exchange, London, No. 9879. Case hallmarked 1820.Fine, 18K gold hunting-cased watch with special escapement.
USD 1,500 - 1,800
C. three-body, "guilloché" covers, bezels engraved with floral motif, reeded band, fixed gold cuvette, gilt dust-cap, matching pendant and bow. D. gold, bold polished Roman chapters on matted ground, "guilloché" center, auxiliary dial for the seconds. Gold "Spade" hands. M. 42.3 mm., hinged, fusée and chain, ruby duplex escapement, gold three-arm balance with three screws, escapement jeweled with endstones.Signed on the dust-cap and movement.Diam. 55 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3 - 01 |
Notes
King George III owned a watch made by this eminent maker just two years before this one was produced.