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Hong Kong, Furama Hotel, Jun 07, 1999

LOT 518

Emanuel Brothers, London, No. 11556, made for the Islamic Market, circa 1820. Fine gilt brass underpainted horn covered hunting cased watch.

HKD 11,000 - 14,000

USD 1,600 - 2,000

Sold: HKD 16,100

C. Four body with reeded band, horn covered cover and back underpainted with very fine bouquets of flowers. Hinged inner bezel and gilt brass fixed inner dome. D. White enamel with Turkish numerals. Gold "spade " hands. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain steel three-arm balance, gilt brass English balance cock. Signed on the dial, Turkish signature on the back plate. Diam. 49 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: A

Good

Case: 4-6

Fair

Slightly oxidized

Movement: *4

Fair

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 4-04

Fair

HANDS Later

Notes

Fine example of underpainted horn covered watch, usually found in poor condition.