Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Apr 28, 2019
LOT 47
TIMOTHY WILLIAMSON PAIR-CASED QUARTER-STRIKING TWOTRAIN LARGE POCKET CLOCK-WATCH, WITH CENTRE-SECONDS AND STOP FEATURE, MADE FOR THE CHINESE MARKET; GILDED BRASS AND PASTE-GEM-SET
HKD 150,000 - 180,000
CHF 18,750 - 22,500 / USD 19,250 - 23,100
Gilded brass and paste-gem-set, pair-cased open-face, key-winding, round-shaped, large pocket clock-watch made for the Chinese market, with centre-seconds, stop feature and one horological complication: â?¢ Striking the hours and the quarters in passing on one bell by two hammers (function activated by the push-bolt at 3:30) Case-back engraved in taille-douce (fine cut) with geometric patterns and flowers; bezel set with alternating red and white paste stones.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3-06 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |
Brand Timothy Williamson
Year circa 1780
Movement No. 2 779
Calibre 30''', full plate, gilded brass, engraved with scrolls and flowers, with fusee and chain verge escapement, monometallic balance (polished steel) and blued steel flat hairspring, pierced and engraved gilded English cock, cabochon ruby end-stone; standing barrel for quarter-striking; stop-balance (push-bolt at 7:30)
Material gilded brass and paste-gem-set
Caliber 30''', full plate, gilded brass, engraved with scrollsand flowers, with fusee and chain verge escapement,monometallic balance (polished steel) and bluedsteel flat hairspring, pierced and engraved gildedEnglish cock, cabochon ruby end-stone; standingbarrel for quarter-striking; stop-balance (push-bolt at7:30)
Dimensions Ø 98 mm.
Signature movement