Important Watches & Jewelry
New York, Dec 08, 2016
LOT 87
GEORGE PRIOR LONDON SILVER TORTOISE George Prior, London, Made for the Islamic market circa 1780. Fine, triple-cased, sterling silver and tortoiseshell pocket watch. Accompanied by a key.
USD 1,000 - 2,000
HKD 7,800 - 15,500 / CHF 1,000 - 2,000TO BE SOLD WITHOUT RESERVE
Sold: USD 1,375
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.
Notes
Dial signed, movement signed: Benjamin
Narber.
DIAM. 51 mm.
To be sold without reserve