Collector's Pocket Watches, Wristwatc...
New York, Grand Havana Room, May 21, 2003
LOT 227
Dent, Watchmaker to the Queen, 61 Strand & 4 Royal Exchange, London, No. 45421, hallmarked 1890-91.Very fine, keyless,minute-repeating watch.
USD 7,000 - 9,000
EUR 6,500 - 9,300
Sold: USD 6,900
C. four-body, "bassine et filets", polished, gold hinged cuvette. D. white enamel, by Willis, Roman numerals, outer minute track, subsidiary sunk seconds. "Spade" blued steel 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.Dial and movement signed.Diam. 52 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |