Important Watches, Collector's Wristw...
The Ritz-carlton Hotel, Hong-kong, Jun 08, 2002
LOT 21
Charles Gillespy, Dublin, No. 1008, circa 1760.Very fine and rare agate and 22K gold watch.
HKD 19,000 - 23,500
EUR 2,700 - 3,400 / USD 2,400 - 3,000
C. Two-body, "Louis XV", the back carved from a single piece of agate mounted in 22K gold, the bezel decorated with rocailles, matching front bezel set with matching agate. D. White enamel, Roman numerals, outer minute ring with five-minute Arabic markers, winding aperture between 3 and 4 o'clock. Blued steel "beetle and poker" hands. M. 34,3 mm., hinged, gilt full plate with square baluster pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement, plain steel balance with flat balance-spring, single-footed cck.Signed on the movement.Diam. 45,6 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 4 - 12 - 01 |