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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.


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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