Playing PuttiJ. W. Benson, to H.M. the Late Queen, Lutgate Hill, London, No. 2712, hallmarked 1914-15.Very fine and rare 18K gold and painted on enamel half-hunting keyless pocket watch. | Collector's Pocket Watches, Wristwatches, Clocks

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Noga Hilton, Geneva, Apr 12, 2003

LOT 425

Playing PuttiJ. W. Benson, to H.M. the Late Queen, Lutgate Hill, London, No. 2712, hallmarked 1914-15.Very fine and rare 18K gold and painted on enamel half-hunting keyless pocket watch.

CHF 7,000 - 9,000

EUR 4,800 - 6,200 / USD 5,200 - 6,700

C. Four-body, "bassine et filets", back finely painted on enamel with three playful putti, one holding a dove, foliate background. D. White enamel, radial Roman numerals, outer minute track, subsidiary sunk seconds. Blued steel "double spade" hands.M. 40 mm., 3/4-plate, lateral counterpoised lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance with flat balance spring.Signed on dial and movement.Diam. 48 mm.

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Grade: AA	Very good
Case: 3
Movement: 3*
Dial: 3 - 01

LOT 425

CHF 7,000 - 9,000

Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3

Movement: 3*

Dial: 3 - 01