Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
New York, Sep 30, 2014
LOT 206
JOHN BENNETT KEW OBSERVATORY A.82.2 MARKS SILVER CAROUSEL POCKET WATCH John Bennett, London, No.57011, "Maker to the late Queen Victoria", 65 & 64 Cheapside, London, case No. 43075. Made circa 1870. Very fine and rare, large and heavy, silver, open-face, keyless, pocket watch with Carousel.
USD 7,000 - 9,000
HKD 55,000 - 70,000 / CHF 6,500 - 8,200
Four-body, polished. silver cuvette. White enamel, radial Roman numerals, outer minute track, subsidiary dial for the seconds. Blued steel spade hands. 43 mm., gilt brass three-quarter plate, 18 jewels, lateral lever escapement, going barrel, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel overcoiled balance spring, diamond endstone. gold meantime adjustment screws.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3-19 |
Good Dent(s) |
Movement: 3-18* |
Good Spotted Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-06 |
Good HANDS Partially replaced |