Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, Nov 08, 2025
LOT 164
MARKWICK MARKHAM, ENGLAND, ON THE BOSPHORUS, MADE FOR THE TURKISH MARKET, GOLD AND ENAMEL
CHF 5,000 - 10,000
HKD 48,600 - 98,000 / USD 6,300 - 12,500 / EUR 5,400 - 10,800 / JPY 950,000 - 1,900,000
A very fine and rare, 18k gold and enamel, manual wind open face keyless pocket watch. Protecting case with scalloped edges case, bezels decorated with pale green and pink enamel, red and white enamel stylized flower heads. central medaillon painted with a harbor scene with fully rigged ships and lighthouse under a pale rose sky. White enamel dial, Islamic numerals, minute track and Islamic five-minute numerals. Steel hands.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3-24 |
Good Slightly chipped |
Movement: 3-6* |
Good Slightly oxidized Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-04 |
Good HANDS Later |
Brand Markwick Markham, England
Model On The Bosphorus
Year Circa 1815
Movement No. 99187
Case No. 99187
Diameter 45 mm.
Caliber 31 mm., frosted gilt full-plate with pierced vase shaped pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement, steel balance wheel, foliate cock pierced, silver regulation dial.
Weight 77 gr.
Signature Dial and movement, case numbered