Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P...

Hong Kong, Apr 23, 2006

LOT 74

?Urn and Swag? John Taylor, London, No. 1181, circa 1785. Fine and rare large gilt brass pair-cased center-seconds watch with a stop feature, made for the Chinese market.

HKD 42,000 - 55,000

USD 5,500 - 7,000 / EUR 4,500 - 6,000

Sold: HKD 30,680

C. Outer: two-body, back engraved with a flower vase, bezels engraved with floral pattern. Inner: two-body, ?bassine? polished. D. White enamel, radial Roman numerals, outer minute divisions with five-minute Arabic markers. Gold ?beetle and poker? hands. M. 63 mm, hinged, frosted gilt full-plate with square baluster pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement, steel balance with flat balance spring, single-footed cock with ruby endstone, lever protruding from under the bezel at 9 o?clock for stopping the watch for precision time setting. Signed on the movement. Diam. 90 mm. To be sold without reserve

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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original