Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces...
Geneva, Nov 10, 2019
LOT 211
PAIR CASE WITH DATE
Very fine, rare and early, silver pair-cased watch with date. Silver champlevé dial with Roman numerals in square-lozenges with dancetty arrangement, surrounded by a calendar disk with days of the month; contained in an outer leather covered case decorated with silver pinwork.
Brand Michael Bird, Oxon (Oxford)
Year Circa 1668
Calibre 19’’’, frosted gilt full plate, large pierced foliate pillars, fusee with gut line, verge escapement, two-arm steel balance, short balance spring, finely pierced and engraved foliate winged balance cock
Dimensions 50 mm.,56 mm.
Signature Movement
CHF 10,000 - 15,000
HKD 80,000 - 120,000 / USD 10,000 - 15,000
Sold: CHF 11,875
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Grade: Exceptional |
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Case: 3-8 |
Good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |