Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces

Hong Kong, Jun 25, 2011

LOT 513

Latham ? Gold Repousse Watch penelope and the Suitors Jno. Latham, London, No. 1152. The inner case with London hallmarks for 1738-1739. Very fine, gold repousse pair-cased pocket watch.

C. Outer: two-body, repousse, the bezel decorated with asymmetric flowers and scrolls, the back with a scene of Penelope and her suitors within an asymmetric flower and scroll border. Inner: two-body, bassine, polished. D. White enamel with radial Roman numerals, outer minute track and Arabic five-minute numerals. Blued steel beetle and poker hands. M. 36 mm., matte gilt, full plate, ornate pierced flower pillars, fuse with chain, verge escapement, three-arm brass balance, flat balance spring, single footed balance cock finely pierced and engraved with foliage, silver regulation dial. Movement signed, both cases engraved under the bezel with initials MH. Diam. 49.5 mm.