Important Collector's Wristwatches, P...
New York, Sep 24, 2003
Barraud's, Cornhill, London, No. 6983, hallmarked 1809-10.Fine, hunting-cased, 18K gold watch with special escapement.
C. three-body, "Consular", polished, fixed cuvette. D. off-white with radial Roman numerals, outer minute track, subsidiary seconds. "Spade" gold hands. M. Cal. 42 mm., hinged, frosted gilt, full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusée and chain, ruby duplex escapement, plain gilt balance with flat balance spring, single-footed balance cock.Dial and movement signed.Case punched by the case-maker William Webb (WW).Diam. 54 mm.
Grading System | |
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Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-11 |
Good Slightly worn |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |