Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Jul 09, 2016
LOT 118
BENTLEY & BECK ROYAL EXCHANGE LONDON NO. 1440. ENAMEL AND YELLOW GOLD Bentley & Beck Royal Exchange, London. No. 1440. Made circa 1816. Fine, 18K yellow gold pocket watch with cylinder escapement.
HKD 8,000 - 20,000
USD 1,030 - 2,575 / CHF 1,010 - 2,545
OUTER: two-body, INNER: Two-body, "bassine" form, polished, gilt dust cap. White enamel with radial Roman numerals and outer minute track, subsidiary for the seconds, yellow gold beetle and poker hands. 44mm. Hinged gilt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, cylinder escapement with steel escape wheel, plain brass three-arm balance with three screws, flat balance spring, gilt brass cock pierced, diamond endstone. Movement and dust cap signed.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 2-8 |
Very good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-70-06 |
Very good ENAMEL AND VARIOUS TYPES OF DECORATION Hairline HANDS Partially replaced |