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The Ritz-carlton Hotel, Jun 06, 2004
LOT 391
Alexander Cummings, London, No. 726, hallmarked 1767-68. Very fine and very rare 22K gold pair cased dumb half-quarter-repeating watch with à tact option.
HKD 25,000 - 35,000
EUR 2,600 - 3,700 / USD 3,200 - 4,500
C. Outer: two-body, engraved with floral pattern. Inner: two-body, ?bassine? with curved-in edge, polished. D. White enamel, Roman numerals, outer minute divisions. Gold ?spade? hands. M. 33 mm, hinged, frosted gilt full-plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee and chain, cylinder escapement with Cummings curved teeth of the escape wheel, brass balance with flat balance spring, single-footed cock, striking on steel block fixed to the case by depressing the pendant, gilt brass dust cup, lever for à tact option at 7 o?clock.Signed on the movement and dust cup.Diam. 50 mm.
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Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3 - 14 |
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Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3 - 40 - 01 |