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The Ritz-carlton Hotel, Hong-kong, Jun 08, 2002
LOT 109
Punishment PostponedIlbery, London, No. 6306, made for the Chinese market, circa 1820.Very fine and rare 18K gold and painted on enamel center-seconds watch with steel movement and special escapement.
HKD 312,000 - 390,000
EUR 45,000 - 56,000 / USD 40,000 - 50,000
C. Double-body, the fixed bezel, pendant and bow with champlevé enameled decoration, a scene of domestic life, depicting a man preparing to thrash his repentant son, while his daughter tries to restrain him. Goldhinged cuvette with engraved decoration. D. White enamel with radial Roman numerals. Gold pierced hands.M. 22''', blued steel, Chinese caliber with free-standing barrel, single wheel duplex escapement, three-arm steel balance with three trapezoidal weights and screws, flat balance spring and diamond endstone.Signed on the inner side of the cuvette.Diam. 60 mm.
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Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3 - 6 - 47 |
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Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3 - 01 |