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Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 2000
George Graham, London, No. 795, with London hallmarks for 1750.Very fine 22K gold pair-cased, quarter repeating watch with cylinder escapement.
C. Double body outer, the bezel pierced with scrolling foliage and repoussé decoration, the back repoussé with a mythological scene depicting Aeneas leaving Dido, pierced and engraved border. Inner bassine, the band pierced and engraved with a mask and scrolling foliage. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring. Blued-steel 'poker and beetle' hands. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with turned pillars, fusee with chain, cylinder escapement, plain steel three-arm balance, fat balance spring, gilt brass cock pierced and engraved with a winged angel and scrolling foliage. Gilt brass dust cap.Signed on the dust cap and back plate.Diam. 47 mm.
Grading System | |
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Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 4* |
Fair Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 4 - 01 |