05-04-201305-04-2013
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsMarlborough MA
May 4, 2013 10:00 AMCalender
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Silver Pair-cased Watch

Sell one like this
$738$600
Auction: Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments - 2652MLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: May 04, 2013 10:00AM

Description:

Silver Pair-cased Watch, France, c. 1800, the gilt-brass outer case with painted horn back depicting a hunting scene opens to the silver case with Arabic numeral porcelain dial, painted scene of a castle and moat, gilt brass hands and key wind through the dial, verge fusee movement with central pierced balance bridge and jeweled bearing, squared baluster pillars and silvered regulator dial, dia. 60 mm.

Estimate $400-600

Hairlines around winding hole on dial, watch in running condition.


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