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The Ritz-carlton Hotel, Hong-kong, Jun 08, 2002
LOT 25
Justin Vulliamy, London, No. "oso", hallmarked 1788-89.Very fine 22k gold, pair cased half-quarter dumb repeating watch with à tact option.
HKD 78,000 - 109,000
EUR 11,300 - 16,000 / USD 10,000 - 14,000
C. Outer: two-body, made by "WC", back cover centered by oval coat-of-arms, engine turned frame, bezels engraved with scrolls, inner: two body, polished with burning urn engraved in the back. D. White enamel, Roman numerals, outer minute ring with five-minute Arabic markers. Blued steel "beetle and poker" hands. M. 39.5 mm, fire-gilded full-plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee and chain, cylinder escapement with brass escape wheel, plain steel balance with flat balance spring, single-footed coc, rack and pinion regulator, Stogden repeating system with fixed star, repeating on bronze block fixed to band of the inner case, à tact lever at 5 o'clock, gilt brassdust cup.Signed on the movement. Diam. 53 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3 - 03 |