Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

New York, Sep 15, 2010

LOT 123

WILLIAM ALEXANDER, HEXHAM, STAR OF DAVID William Alexander, Hexham, No. 536. Hallmarked Birmingham 1843. Fine and unusual, silver pocket watch incorporating the Star of David. To be sold without reserve

USD 4,000 - 6,000

EUR 3,000 - 4,500 / CHF 4,200 - 6,200

Sold: USD 3,500

C. Two-body, solid, hinged bezel, plain reverse with exposed winding hole, six-sided star of David to the band, each decoratively engraved and skeltonized point incorporating a Chai symbol. D. White enamel with heavy black Roman numerals, outer minute track. Gilf spade hands. M. Gilt full plate movement with pierced and engraved single footed cock, fusee train with verge escapement, turned pillars, index regulator. Movement signed. Case diam. 51 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: A

Good

Case: 3-19-31

Good

Dent(s)

Transformations

Movement: 3**

Good

Repair required, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-71-73-07

Good

ENAMEL AND VARIOUS TYPES OF DECORATION Hairlines

ENAMEL AND VARIOUS TYPES OF DECORATION Chipped under bezel,not visible when closed

HANDS Replaced