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Hotel Noga Hilton, Nov 14, 2004
LOT 56
David Playing the Harp Before King Saul William Crayton, London, No. 4008, hallmarked 1774-75. Very fine 22K gold triple-cased repoussé pocket watch, made for the Dutch market.
CHF 8,000 - 10,000
EUR 5,000 - 6,500 / USD 6,500 - 800
Sold: CHF 9,775
C. Outer: protective, two-body, tortoiseshell covered gilt brass, glazed on the back. MiddlEtwo-body, back repoussé in high relief with a scene depicting David playing the harp before King Saul, bezels in rocaille pattern, inner: two-body, ?bassine? with deep back, polished. D. White enamel, radial Roman numerals, outer arcaded minute division with five-minute Arabic figures. Gold ?Louis XV? hands. M. 33 mm, gilt brass full plate with square baluster pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement, plain steel three-arm balance, flat balance spring, Dutch-type cock.Signed on the movement.Diam. 52 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3 - 01 |