Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, May 14, 2017
WILLIAM ANTHONY ENAMEL AND GOLD William Anthony, London, number 1871, made for the Chinese Market, circa 1795. Magnificent and rare 18K gold and enamel,centre seconds watches with special escapement.
Double body, with split-pearl set bezels and pendants, the backs of green translucent enamel over engine-turning, with split pearl-set border, Hinged gilt brass cuvettes. White enamel with Roman numerals and outer minute and seconds ring. Gold arrow hands. Gilt brass, fully chased with scrolling foliage decoration, Chinese calibre drawn from that of Lepine with free standing barrel, duplex escapement, plain flat five-arm polished steel balance with flat balance spring and diamond end-stone. Hack feature at 2 oclock.
Grading System | |
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Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-25 |
Good Chipped |
Movement: 3-6* |
Good Slightly oxidized Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |