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Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 21, 1995
LOT 122
George Prior, London, No. 2065, made for the Islamic Market, circa 1815. Fine 18 ct. gold and enamel pair cased quarter striking and repeating clock-watch.
CHF 40,000 - 45,000
C. Outer, double body, with scallop edge, the bezels with scarlet white and blue champlevé enamel decoration, the back enamel panel painted with a very fine battle scene with several Men-of-War, painted in the marner of Richter. Inner, double body bassine, the band pierced and engraved with scrolling foliage. D.White enamel with Turkish numerals. Gold "fleurs de lys" bands, M. Hinged gilt brass full plate double train with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring, gilt brass cock pierced and engraved with scrolling foliage. Striking and repeating on a bell, the striking train with fixed barrel with revolving arbor. Gilt brass dust cap. Signed on the dial, dust cap and back plate. In very good condition. Diam. 58 mm.
