24th Mar, 2017 9:00 GMT/BST

Spring Fine Art Sale

 
  Lot 157
 

157

An 18ct Gold Mid-Size Quarter Repeating Full Hunter Pocket Watch, retailed by Darlington & Co,...

An 18ct Gold Mid-Size Quarter Repeating Full Hunter Pocket Watch, retailed by Darlington & Co, circa 1910, lever movement, overcoil hairspring, hour and quarter repeating with two hammers striking two outer gongs, enamel dial with Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds, case covers with engine turning, front cover with a vacant cartouche, inside covers stamped 18k and numbered 121633, gilt metal cuvette, 45mm wide see illustration

Sold for £900
Estimated at £800 - £1,200


 

16.02.17, Case with surface scratches, case with small dents, engine turning with minor rubbing, pendant bow has been replaced, gilt metal cuvette is discoloured, dial is clean, dial with retailers signature faded, hand setting correctly, winding smoothly, repeater is working, movement is dirty and needs cleaning, movement in going order, total watch weight 64g.

 


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Auction: Spring Fine Art Sale, 24th Mar, 2017

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