Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Jul 09, 2016
LOT 116
IN RYLANDE LONDON NO. 9936 TORTOISE Very fine, yellow gold pocket watch with fusee and chain and verge escapement. Made circa 1771.
HKD 15,000 - 30,000
USD 1,930 - 3,865 / CHF 1,900 - 3,815
Two-body, later, back and bezel covered with tortoiseshell and decorated with studs.Engraved "R G" White enamel with radial Roman numerals, outer minute division with five-minute Arabic numerals, gold spade hands. 17''', gilt full-plate with large divided Egyptian pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement, under-sprung plain three-arm steel balance with flat balance spring, single-footed winged cock pierced and finely engraved with symmetrical stylized foliage, mask in the neck, rack and pinion regulator with silver dial. Movement signed. Case and movement numbered.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-14 |
Good Damaged |
Movement: 3** |
Good Repair required, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-06 |
Good HANDS Partially replaced |