Important Watches, Wristwatches and C...

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

LOT 71

Allen Walker, No. 301, made for the Dutch Market, circa 1760. "Solomon and the Queen of Sheba" Fine 22K gold pair-cased watch with repousse case.

C. Double body outer, the bezel chased with floral and rocaille decoration, the back repousse in high relief with a scene depicting the Queen of Sheba and King Solomon (I Kings 10:1-13) . Double body "bassine" inner, polished. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minutes ring with arched divisions. Gold Louis XV hands. M. Hinged gilt-brass full plate with square baluster pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring, gilt-brass Dutch style cock. Signed on the dial and back plate. Diam. 46 mm.