Important Watches, Wristwatches and C...
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997
LOT 486
John Ellicott, London, No. 1610, with London hallmarks for 1734. Fine 22K gold pair cased watch.
CHF 5,000 - 6,000
Sold: CHF 6,325
C. Double body outer, the bezel repousse with flowers and pierced with foliage, the back repousse with a mythological scene depicting Jupiter and Ebee, the border pierced and engraved with foliage and repousse with four putti in cartouches. Inner double body bassine, polished, by John Beesley (Master Mark). D. White enamel with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with elaborate pillars pierced and engraved with scrolling foliage, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain steel three-arm balance, flat balance spring, gilt brass cock pierced and engraved with a mask and scrolling foliage, diamond end-stone. Signed on the back plate. In very good condition. Diam. 48 mm.
