Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, Nov 13, 2016
LOT 375
THOMAS MUDGE LONDON SILVER Thomas Mudge, London, No. 552, circa 1778. Fine silver pair-cased early center second with cylinder escapement.
CHF 3,000 - 5,000
HKD 24,000 - 40,000 / USD 3,000 - 5,000
Sold: CHF 3,750
OUTER: Two-body, polished, INNER: Two-body, "bassine" with deep back, polished. White enamel, radial Roman numerals, outer minute divisions with five-minute Arabic markers. Blued steel "beetle and poker" hands. 38 mm. frosted gilt full-plate with square baluster pillars, fusee and chain, cylinder escapement with brass escape wheel, steel balance with flat balance spring, single-footed cock with diamond endstone, gilt brass dust cap.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 43-8 |
Back threading damaged Slightly scratched |
Movement: 3-8* |
Good Slightly scratched Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-6-01 |
Good Slightly oxidized HANDS Original |