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Hotel Noga Hilton, Nov 14, 2004
LOT 54
Dowson, London, No. 8625, hallmarked 1769-70. Fine 22K gold triple-cased repoussé pocket watch, made for the Dutch market.
CHF 4,000 - 6,000
EUR 2,500 - 4,000 / USD 3,200 - 5,000
Sold: CHF 4,485
C. Outer: two-body, shagreen-covered gilt brass. MiddlEtwo-body, repoussé with mythological scene probably depicting the parting of Ulysses and Calypso, rocaille repoussé bezels. Inner: two-body, ?bassine?, polished.D. White enamel, radial Roman numerals, outer arched minute divisions with five-minute Arabic markers. Blued steel ?beetle and poker? hands. M. 35 mm, hinged, frosted gilt full-plate with square baluster pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement, steel balance with flat balance spring, double-footed Dutch style cock.Signed on dial and movement.Diam. 55 mm.
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Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3 - 14 |
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Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3 - 12 - 01 |