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New York, Omni Berkshire Place Hotel, Jun 20, 1998

LOT 299

Japan, circa 1850. Fine shinton wood and brass inro watch suspended from a brass pocket sundial with compass.

USD 4,500 - 5,000

Sold: USD 8,050

C. Rounded rectangular, with brass bezel to the dial aperture. D. Revolving brass, the Japanese numerals for night and day hours. Blued steel fixed hand. M. Rectangular with turned pillars, fusee with gut line, verge escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring, brass balance cock. Dim. 82 x 56 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 5

Poor

Movement: 2*

Very good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 5-51

Poor

Partially reprinted