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Roosevelt Hotel, Madison Avenue @ 45th Street, Dec 04, 2002
LOT 278
J. Thierry, London, No. 955. Produced circa 1770.Very rare, miniature, 22K gold pendent watch.
USD 6,000 - 8,000
Sold: USD 6,555
C. three-body, "Consular" with open middle part, engraved bezels, polished back. D. white enamel with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring. "Spade" blued steel hands. M. 14mm, full-plate, cylindrical pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement, plain brass three-armed balance, gilt brass pierced and chased cock.Back plate signed.Diam. 22 mm
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3 - 12 - 01 |
Notes
With a diameter of only 14 mm, the movement of this watch is among the smallest verge movements ever made during the 18th century.