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The Ritz-carlton Hotel, Jun 06, 2004
Attibuted to William Anthony, London, made for the Chinese market, London hallmarks for 1795-96. Fine and rare 22K gold and enamel, pearl-set center-seconds watch.
C. Three-body, ?Directoire?, by ?AM/PD?, back in translucent Imperial blue enamel over ?sunburst? engine-turning, center with rosette made of graduated split pearls, split-pearl bezels, pendant and bow in champlevé enamel, gold engine-turned hinged cuvette. D. White enamel, radial Roman numerals, outer minute/seconds divisions with fifteen-minutes/seconds Arabic markers. Gold ?Breguet? hands with hollow tips. M. 47 mm (21???), frosted gilt, ?Lepine caliber? with standing barrel, cylinder escapement, three-arm brass balance with flat balance-spring.Movement engraved ?London?, case punched with master mark AMPD.Diam. 61 mm.
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Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3 - 01 |