Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Jun 28, 2014
LOT 491
JAMES MCCABE POCKET WATCH PEARL ENAMEL AND YELLOW GOLD James McCabe, London, No. 3465. Made circa 1790. Very fine and elegant 18K yellow gold and enamel, pearl-set pocket watch. Accompanied by a 24 cm.triple gold chain and royal blue enamel, gold inlay, set with 3 pearls decorative medallion and 3 keys .
HKD 26,000 - 53,000
USD 3,400 - 6,800 / CHF 3,000 - 6,000
Sold: HKD 32,500
Two-body, case back with translucent Imperial blue enamel and pearl-set bezels. White enamel, radial Arabic numerals, outer minute divisions, winding aperture at 4. Gold arrow hands. 37 mm. hinged, frosted gilt full-plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee and chain, lateral lever escapement, steel balance with flat balance spring, single footed clock with diamond end stone, hand engraved, decorated in a floral and leaf motif.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3** |
Good Repair required, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |