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Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 18, 1998
LOT 84
George Clarke, London, No. 1135, made for the Islamic Market, circa 1770. Very fine and unusual 22K gold, diamond set paircased quarter repeating watch.
CHF 18,000 - 22,000
C. Double body outer paved with large rose-cut diamonds. Double body inner, "bassine", finely pierced and engraved with scrolling foliage, a rose-cut diamond set in the pendant. D. Gold champleve with Turkish numerals. Blued-steel "poker and beetle " hands. M. Hinged gilt-brass full plate with turned pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring, gilt-brass cock pierced and engraved with scrolling foliage. Quarter repeating on a bell by depressing the pendant. Gilt-brass dust-cap. Signed on the dial, dust-cap and back plate. Diam. 42 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 1 |
As new |
Movement: *4 |
Fair Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-51 |
Very good Partially reprinted |