Geneva, May 12, 2024
LOT 356
MARKWICK MARKHAM BORELL, MADE FOR THE TURKISH MARKET, TRIPLE CASE POCKET WATCH MADE FOR THE TURKISH MARKET, TWO-TRAIN WITH QUARTER STRIKING CLOCKWATCH, 18K YELLOW GOLD
CHF 15,000 - 25,000
HKD 130,000 - 218,000 / USD 16,600 - 27,700 / EUR 15,300 - 25,500
Sold: CHF 16,250
A very fine and rare, 18k gold, manual wind triple case pocket watch, the outer pierced and gilded, applied shagreen center with stud decoration, florally engraved polychrome enamel border, 18K gold middle case florally engraved and polychrome enamelled, the center with a painted on enamel scene of a ship in a calm mediterranean harbour, 18K gold inner casse pierced and florally engraved, pendant set with a large rose-cut diamond. Movement striking the hours with two hammers on a bell.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3-32 |
Good Slightly restored |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |
Brand Markwick Markham Borell
Model made for the Turkish Market
Year Circa 1796
Movement No. 21976
Diameter 57 mm.
Caliber 14’’’, gilded brass, fusee and chain, verge escapement, monometallic balance (polished steel) and blued steel flat hairspring, pierced and engraved gilded English cock.
Signature Dial and movement, case by VW (Vale Walker)