Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Geneva, Nov 13, 2016

LOT 377

DANIEL QUARE STERLING QUARTER-REPEATER SILVER Daniel Quare, London, No. 856. Made circa 1690. Fine and rare, quarter repeating, sterling silver pocket watch. Accompanied by a key.

CHF 2,000 - 4,000

HKD 16,000 - 32,000 / USD 2,000 - 4,000

TO BE SOLD WITHOUT RESERVE

Sold: CHF 2,500

Double body bassine with loose-ring pendant, the back finely engraved with foliage and flowers, the border finely pierced and engraved with inhabited foliage. Silver champleve with radial Roman numerals, outer minute track with 5-minute Arabic markers. Blued steel beetle and poker hands. Hinged gilt brass under a cover, full plate with "tulip" pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain steel three arm balance with flat balance spring and gilt brass clock pierced and engraved with scrolling foliage. Repeating on gongs by depressing the pendant.


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Grading System
Grade: A

Good
Case: 3

Good
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original

Notes

Dial and movement signed. DIAM. 50 mm. To be sold without reserve