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Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 2000

LOT 400

Henry Borrell, London hallmarks for 1791.Very fine, silver triple-cased, petite sonnerie striking and independent quarter repeating coach-watch, made for the Turkish market.

CHF 25,000 - 30,000

USD 14,000 - 17,000

C. Outer: double-body, silver shark skin covered, sides pierced, pin-work decoration. Second: double-body silver, bezels pierced and engraved with fruit baskets, the back engraved with military trophy with Turkish emblems. Inner: double-body silver, sides pierced and chiseled in floral decoration, the back engraved with military trophy with Turkish emblems. D. White enamel, Turkish numerals, outer Turkish minutes, gold hands. M. Hinged fire-gilded brass full plate, with column pillars, verge escpement, plain steel three-arm balance, flat balance spring, English cock, pierced and engraved with foliage, repeating and striking on a bell, fire-gilded dust-cap.Signed on the movement, dial and dust-cap.Diam. 130mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent
Case: 4 - 18
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 4 - 01

Notes

Henry Borrell, c. 1794-1840, was a noted maker of musical clocks and watches. He collaborated with Markwick Markham in producing items for the Turkish and Chinese markets.