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The Ritz-carlton Hotel, Hong-kong, Jun 08, 2002
LOT 404
Robert Grinkin in Fleet Street, London, circa 1640.Fine and rare gilt metal and rock crystal pendant form watch in the shape of a four-leaf clover.
HKD 140,000 - 170,000
EUR 20,000 - 25,000 / USD 18,000 - 22,000
Sold: HKD 143,750
C. Two-body, lobed and faceted rock-crystal cover and back, the border engraved, the interior surroundedwith scrolls and foliage, small pendant with loose ring, button finial. D. Engraved silver plate, radial Roman chapters, quarter-hour markers, gilt brass dial plate engraved with a floral decoration. Blued steel "tulip" hand.M. 24 x 27 mm., hinged, gilt brass full plate, early Egyptian pillars (one replaced), fusee with gut-line for the going train, verge escapement with two-arm circular foliot, oval florally pierced and engraved gilt brass pinned cock with a later screw, worm-and-wheel set-up replacing original ratchet and click.Signed on the back plate.Dim. 44 x 29 mm.
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Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3 - 22 |
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Movement: 4 - 5 - 6 - 17* |
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Dial: 3 - 01 |