Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Oct 27, 2019
LOT 59
WILLIAM STORY DECORATIVE PAIR-CASED POCKET WATCH, PAINTING ENAMEL EN GRISAILLE DÉCOR; 22K YELLOW GOLD AND ENAMEL
HKD 48,000 - 65,000
CHF 6,000 - 8,150 / USD 6,150 - 8,300
22K yellow gold and enamel, pair-cased, key-winding, round-shaped, pocket watch; white enamel dial. Outer-case royal blue and green enamelled, with, in the centre, an oval medallion painting enamel en grisaille showing an allegory of maternal love attributable to the workshop of George Michael Moser (1706-1783), London.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-6 |
Good Slightly oxidized |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-13-01 |
Good Slightly damaged HANDS Original |
Brand William Story
Year Circa 1770-1780
Movement No. 6 356
Calibre 14’’’, verge escapement
Diameter Inner-case Ø 37 mm. / outer-case Ø 43 mm
Signature Movement and dust-cover
Notes
Watchmaker registered in Red Lion Street. He died in 1784. A musical clock by him is kept in the British Museum. We know also a gilded-metal and enamel coach-watch, with centre-seconds, made for the Chinese market (see: Antiquorum, Hong Kong, auction, June 2, 2007, lot 104, sold for the amount of HK$ 165 200.-).