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Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 02, 2000

LOT 203

George Clarck, London, No. 5137, with London hallmarks for 1748.Fine 22K gold pair cased, quarter repeating watch.

C. Double body outer, the bezel pierced and chased with foliage, the back repoussé with a mythological scene, the border pierced and engraved with decoration matching that of the bezel. Double-body inner bassine pierced and engraved with scrolling foliage, the back centred with engraved flowers.D. Later custom made gold engine-turned with Roman numerals. Gold ?poker and beetle? hands.M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with turned baluster pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring. Gilt brass English cock with diamond-end-stone. Repeating on a bell by depressing the pendant.Signed on the back plate.Diam. 48 mm.