Thematic Auction in Geneva:The Evolut...
Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Nov 16, 2002
LOT 324
Dent, Watchmaker to the Queen, 61 Strand & 4 Royal Exchange, London, No. 45421, hallmarked 1890-91.Very fine 18K gold keyless minute-repeating watch.
CHF 9,000 - 12,000
EUR 6,000 - 8,000
Sold: CHF 9,200
C. Four-body, "bassine et filets", polished, gold hinged cuvette.D. White enamel, by Willis, radial Roman numerals, outer minute track, subsidiary sunk seconds. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 44 mm., 3/4 plate, frosted gilt, 21 jewels, lateral counterpoised lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance with blued steel Breguet balance spring, diamond endstone, repeating on gongs through activating slide in the band.Signed on dial and movement.Diam. 52 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2 - 01 |