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Noga Hilton, Geneva, Jun 14, 2003
LOT 249
Emerald Green Daniel de St. Leu, Watchmaker to Her Majesty, London, No. 8843, made for the Islamic market, circa 1800. Fine 18K multicolored gold and enamel pair-cased, quarter-striking clock watch.
CHF 20,000 - 25,000
EUR 13,000 - 17,000 / USD 16,000 - 19,000
C. Outer: double body, the back with translucent green enamel over swirling engine-turning, bezels with applied rose and green gold floral and foliate pattern. Inner: double body, "bassine", the band pierced and engraved florally, small rosette in the back.D. White enamel with radial Islamic numerals, outer minute divisions, five-minute Islamic markers. Gold "beetle and poker" hands. M. 45 mm., gilt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement, brass three-arm balance, gilt brass cock pierced and engraved with scrolling foliage. Striking on a bell, strike-silent selection lever on the bezel. Gilt brass dust-cap.Signed on the dial, the dust-cap and the back plate.Diam. 62 mm.
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Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3 - 21* |
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Dial: 3 - 01 |