Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
New York, Sep 30, 2014
LOT 67
RICHARDSON TWO-TRAIN QUARTER REPEATER INDEPENDENT SECONDS Richardson & Co., London, No. 17475, made circa 1875. Very fine and very rare 18k gold, two-train quarter repeater independent center seconds pocket watch.
USD 4,000 - 5,000
HKD 30,000 - 40,000 / CHF 3,600 - 4,800
Sold: USD 4,750
Four-body, "Empire", engraved case back with blank cartouche, solid hinged cuvette. White enamel, radial Roman numerals, outer minute/seconds divisions, subsidiary seconds counter. Blued steel spade hands. 40 mm.(17 3/4'''), gilt brass, two-train, 42 jewels, bimetallic compensation balance.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3 |
Good |
Dial: 3 |
Good |
Notes
Signed on dial, numbered on case.
DIAM. 46 mm.