Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Jul 09, 2016
LOT 125
GEORGE PRIOR LONDON SILVER TORTOISE George Prior, London, No. 7735. Made for the Islamic market circa 1780. Fine, triple-cased, sterling silver and tortoiseshell pocket watch. Accompanied by a key.
HKD 16,000 - 32,000
USD 2,060 - 4,120 / CHF 2,025 - 4,070
OUTER two-body, covered with tortoise-shell, 2nd: two-body, silver, polished with engraved floral and leaf pattern, INNER silver, bassine, polished White enamel with Turkish numerals. Blued steel beetle and poker hands 30 mm. gilt brass, full plate with pierced pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain steel three arm balance, flat balance spring and gilt brass floral clock.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |
Notes
Dial signed, movement signed: Benjamin Narber.
DIAM. 51 mm.