Important Watches, Wristwatches and C...
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 18, 1998
LOT 362
George Prior, London, No. 31102, made for the Islamic Market, circa 1790. Fine gilt-brass tortoiseshell covered triple-cased watch.
CHF 1,000 - 1,200
Sold: CHF 1,610
C. Double body tortoiseshell covered gilt-brass protecting case. Outer double body, polished. Inner double body, "bassine " , polished. D. White enamel with Turkish numerals. Gold "poker and beetle" hands. M. Hinged full plate with elaborated Egyptian pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain steel three-arm balance, flat balance spring, gilt-brass English cock pierced and engraved with foliage. Signed on the dial and back plate. Diam. 54 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 4 |
Fair |
Movement: 4 |
Fair |
Dial: 24-51 |
Slightly chipped Partially reprinted |