Important Watches, Wristwatches and C...
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997
LOT 478
Markwick Markham, Recordon, London, No. 7062, made for the Islamic Market, with the London hallmarks for 1801. Fine 18K gold and enamel triple cased watch.
CHF 8,000 - 10,000
Sold: CHF 9,200
C. Outer double body, glazed, with scallop edge, the bezels with champleve enamel decoration. Double body second with scallop-edge, bezels with champleve floral decoration, the back with a finely painted bouquet of flowers against a scarlet translucent enamel over engine-turning. Inner double body, bassine, polished, marked "I.M." (Jonah Mince), a large rose-cut diamond set on the pendant. D. White enamel with Turkish numerals. Gold "heart" hands. M. Gilt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain steel three-arm balance, flat balance spring, gilt brass cock pierced and engraved with a mask and scrolled foliage, diamond end-stone. Signed on the dial and back plate. In very good condition. Diam. 45 mm.
