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Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Apr 13, 2002

LOT 40

The Puritan Raphe Ashe (Ralph Ash), London, circa 1640. Rare, small, and fine oval silver pendant watch.

CHF 30,000 - 40,000

EUR 20,000 - 27,000 / USD 18,000 - 24,000

Sold: CHF 80,500

C. Two-body, polished, swivel pendant, loose ring, small finial. D. Hinged to the movement, gilt brass Roman hour chapter with half-hour divisions applied to polished silver plate. Blued steel ?tulip? hand. M. Oval 34 x 28 mm, gilt brass, outer border engraved, full plate, vase pillars, fusee and cat-gut, short three-wheel train with five-leaf pinions, verge escapement, circular steel foliot, small irregular pinned cock. Signed on the movement. Dim. 39 x 32 mm. (without pendant and finial)


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent
Case: 3-6

Good

Slightly oxidized
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original

Notes

This is a typical example of a puritan watch, so named because of the plain aspect of the case and dial, in keeping with the strict code of behavior enforced in England, under the government of Oliver Cromwell, which forbade any open display of wealth. Provenance: Maryatt Collection.