Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P...
Hong Kong, Jul 10, 2005
LOT 329
Robert Roskell, Liverpool, No. 74165. London hallmarks for1886-7. Fine and rare 18K gold, keyless Grande et Petite Sonnerie clockwatch with trip quarter repeat and gold and enamel dial.
HKD 80,000 - 95,000
EUR 8,000 - 9,500 / USD 10,000 - 12,000
Sold: HKD 86,250
C. Four body, massive, ?bassine et filets?, engine-turned back with monogram to the central cartouche, reeded band engraved Quarters/hours between three and four and strike/silent at nine. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel chapter ring with Roman numerals andouter minutes track, engine-turned central field. Blued steel ?spade? hands. M. 20???, frosted and gilt, 3/4 plate, partly Swiss made, 15jewels in screwed chatons for the going train, English lateral lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, blued-steel Breguet balance springwith double overcoil, repeating and striking on two gongs via two hammers, repetition activated by depressing the crown, Sillent/Strikeand hour/quarters selection levers beneath the bezel.Dial and movement signed.Diam. 56 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3 - 6 - 01 |