7,670 CHF
"Alpine Watermill" George Prior, London, No. 41412. Made for the Islamic market, circa 1810. Fine, 18K gold and painted on enamel, triple-cased pocket watch. To be sold without reserve White enamel with Islamic numerals, outer minute track, Islamic five minute numerals. Blued steel "Breguet" hands. 23 mm, gilt brass full plate, elaborate pierced vase pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement, steel three-arm balance, flat balance spring, one-footed cock pierced and engraved with asymmetrical foliage, rack and pinion regulator with silver plate with Turkish numerals. Dial and movement signed. Diam. 42 mm. This lot was previously sold by Antiquorum, June 6, 2004, Lot 398. Notes This lot was previously sold by Antiquorum, June6, 2004, Lot 398.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2006-11-12
