Important Watches, Collector's Wristw...
The Ritz-carlton Hotel, Jun 06, 2004
LOT 25
John Taylor, London, No. 1181, circa 1875. Fine and rare large gilt brass pair-cased center-seconds watch with a stop feature, made for the Chinese market.
HKD 50,000 - 65,000
EUR 5,300 - 7,000 / USD 6,500 - 8,500
Sold: HKD 32,200
C. Outer: two-body, back engraved with a flower vase, bezels engraved with floral pattern. Inner: two-body, ?bassine? polished. D. White enamel, radial Roman numerals, outer minute divisions with five-minute Arabic markers. Gold ?beetle and poker? hands. M. 63 mm, hinged, frosted gilt full-plate with square baluster pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement, steelbalance with flat balance spring, single-footed cock with ruby endstone, lever protruding from under the bezel at 9 o?clock for stopping the watch for precision time setting.Signed on the movement.Diam. 90 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3 - 01 |