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Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Apr 13, 2002
LOT 22
John Moore, London, circa 1700. Fine silver pair-cased watch with W.J. Moore watch paper.
CHF 6,500 - 8,000
EUR 4,500 - 5,500 / USD 4,000 - 4,800
Sold: CHF 5,405
C. Outer: two-body, polished; inner: two-body, ?bassine?, with deep back, polished. D. Silver, champlevé radial Roman numerals, outer minute ring with five-minute Arabic markers on polished cartouches, center chased with scrolling and mask. Blued steel ?beetle and poker? hands. M. 42 mm, hinged, gilt brass full plate with elaborate Egyptian pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement, plain steel three-arm balance, flat balance spring, single-footed cock with straight line base and streamers engraved with two masks. Signed on dial and movement. Diam. 57 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3-6* |
Good Slightly oxidized Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-21-01 |
Good Period HANDS Original |