$2,300
Allen Walker, No. 301, made for the Dutch Market, circa 1760. "Solomon and the Queen of Sheba" Fine 22K gold pair-cased watch with repousse case. Double body outer, the bezel chased with floral and rocaille decoration, the back repousse in high relief with a scene depicting the Queen of Sheba and King Solomon (I Kings 10:1-13) . Double body "bassine" inner, polished. White enamel with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minutes ring with arched divisions. Gold Louis XV hands. Hinged gilt-brass full plate with square baluster pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring, gilt-brass Dutch style cock. Signed on the dial and back plate. Diam. 46 mm.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
1998-06-20
