Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, May 14, 2017
MARKWICK MILITARY TROPHIES Markwick Markham, Borrell, London, No. 24394, made for the Islamic Market, with London hallmarks for 1813. Fine, 18K gold and enamel, triple-cased watch.
Outer double body, glazed, with scallop edge, the bezels with champleve enamel decoration. Double body second with scallop edge, bezels with champleve formal decoration, the back with rose-diamond and emerald set finely chased military trophies. Inner double body, bassine, the bezel with champleve enamelled decoration, the back with painted military trophies against a red flinque enamel, outer pierced and champleve enamelled foliage. White enamel with Turkish numerals. Gold "poker and beetle" hands. Gilt brass full plate with pirced and engraved Egyptian pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain steel three-arm balance, flat balance spring, gilt brass cock pierced and engraved with a star, a crescent and scrolled foliage.
Grading System | |
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Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 324 |
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Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-8-01 |
Good Slightly scratched HANDS Original |