Sold for:
48,300 HKD
48,300 HKD
Hamilton & Co. , 432 Strand, London, No. 12393, with London hallmarks for 1909. Fine and very rare 18 ct. gold, hunting cased, keyless minute repeating watch with Class A Kew certificate, credited as Especially Good, with 81 marks. Four body, massive, "pommes et filets", polished, marked "R.N." (Robert Benson North), the cover engraved with the monogram "T.R.", thief proof swivel bow. Hinged gold cuvette engraved with the name of the owner. White enamel by Willis with Roman numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "pear" hands. Notes It is mort unusual for a minute repeater to have a Kew A Certificate.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
1996-06-03
