25,300 HKD
Thomas Mudge, London, No. 569, hallmarked 1762-63. Fine 22K gold pair-cased early cylinder watch, accompanied by a gold key. Outer: two-body, polished, hallmarked 1777-78. Inner: two-body, “bassine” with deep back, polished. White enamel, radial Roman numerals, outer minute divisions with five-minute Arabic markers. Blued steel “beetle and poker” hands. 36 mm, frosted gilt full-plate with square baluster pillars, fusee and chain, cylinder escapement with brass escape wheel, steel balance with flat balance spring, single-footed cock with diamond endstone, gilt brass dust cap. Signed on the movement.Diam. 48 mm.

Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2004-06-06