Important Watches, Wristwatches and C...
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997
LOT 477
Markwick Markham, London No. 7705, made for the Islamic Market, circa 1780. Fine 20K gold pair cased gem-set watch.
CHF 6,000 - 8,000
C. Double body outer, Louis XV, the bezels engraved with formal decoration, the back applied with a gemset temple over a floral decorated ground. Double body bassine, polished. D. Gold champleve with Turkish numerals. Blued steel hands. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with Egyptian pillars, fusee with chain, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring, gilt brass English cock with garnet end-stone. In good condition. Diam. 42 mm.
