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

LOT 74

James Street, London, No. 3885, made for the Chinese Market, circa 1770. Fine and unusual gilt brass paste-set belt buckle with built in centre second watch.

USD 2,500 - 3,000

C. Oval gilt brass, engraved with floral and foliage decoration, alternate white and green paste-set bezel and border. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute and second ring. Gold "poker and beetle" hands. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, cylinder escapement with brass escape wheel, plain steel three-arm balance, flat balance spring, gilt brass English cock. Gilt brass dust-cap. Signed on the dust cap and back plate. Dim. 57 x 47 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent

Case: 2-8

Very good

Slightly scratched

Movement: 2*

Very good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 24-51

Slightly chipped

Partially reprinted