Important Watches, Wristwatches and C...
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 18, 1998
LOT 361
John Ellicott, London, No. 2867, with London hallmarks for 1768. Fine and rare 18K gold pair-cased centre-seconds stop-watch. C. Outer double
CHF 4,000 - 5,000
Sold: CHF 6,325
C. Outer double body and inner "bassine " both polished. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, outer Arabic minutes and seconds ring. Gold "pear " hands, counterpoised steel seconds hand. M. Hinged gilt-brass full plate with elaborated gilt-hiass pillars, fusee with chain, cylinder escapement, plain steel three-arm balance, flat balance spring, gilt-brass English cock pierced and engraved with scrolls of foliage, diamond end-stone, start/stop lever on the dial plate. Gilt-brass dust-cap. Signed on the back plate and dust-cap. Diam. 50 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 6 |
Slightly oxidized |
Movement: 2 |
Very good |
Dial: 24-51 |
Slightly chipped Partially reprinted |