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Grand Havana Room, New York, Mar 13, 2002

LOT 136

Joseph Penlington, Liverpool, No. 13353, case hallmarked 1879. Fine 18K yellow gold hunting-cased, keyless, free-sprung pocket watch.

USD 1,500 - 2,000

136 C. four-body, ?bassine et filets?, polished with initials engraved on the front cover, gold hinged cuvette. D. white enamel, Roman numerals, outer minute ring, subsidiary sunk seconds, center with photographic portraits of a lady and a gentleman. ?Spade? blued steel hands. M. 44 mm, gilt brass half-plate, 21 jewels, lateral calibrated lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance with blued steel free-sprung Breguet balance spring. Dial and movement signed. Diam. 55 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: A

Good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original

Notes

Joseph Penlington was an eminent Liverpool maker, specializing in precision horology, and particularly in marine chronometers.