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Hotel Noga Hilton, Nov 14, 2004

LOT 279

Hunt & Roskell, 156 New Bond St, London, No. 12587, Swiss, circa 1880. Very fine and very rare 18K gold, bloodstone, and rock crystal keyless pendant watch in the Renaissance style, with heart-shaped movement. Accompanied by a long gold chain.

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

EUR 5,000 - 6,500 / USD 6,500 - 8,000

C. Four-body, octagonal, band fitted with bloodstone, glazed back in matte rock crystal with the engraved initials ?AN?, gold finial, faceted crystal for the dial. D. White enamel, radial Roman numerals, outer minute divisions. Blued-steel ?spade? hands. M. Heart-shaped, 22 x 18 mm, frosted gilt, 3/4-platecaliber, going barrel, 20 jewels, straight line calibratedlever escapement, cut-bimetallic compensation balance with flat balance spring.Signed on dial and movement.Dim. 45 x 25 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent
Case: 3

Good
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 2 - 01

Notes

The watch, including the case, were most likely made in Geneva for a very demanding British client. The finish, of both the case and the movement, is exceptional. Hunt & Roskell were among the largest retailers in London. They employed the best makers such as James Fergusson Cole, Earnshaw Jr., Sylvain Mairet, and others.