24th May, 2011 10:00
Decorative Works of Art
194
A GOLD OPEN FACED KEY WOUND POCKET WATCH
A GOLD OPEN FACED KEY WOUND POCKET WATCH, CASE MAKER'S MARK S&R, CHESTER, 1871
three-body case, bassine et filets, reeded band, the back chased and engraved with foliage surrounding the initials GKD, gilt dust cover, gold engine-turned and foliate engraved dial with painted radial Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds, blued steel spade hands, hinged movement numbered 44724, matte gilt full plate, fuse and chain, lever escapement, jewels in screwed chatons, bimetallic compensation balance with timing screws, blued steel flat balance spring, index regulator with silvered scale on the back plate, 18 carat
4.3cm diameter
Sold for £650
A GOLD OPEN FACED KEY WOUND POCKET WATCH, CASE MAKER'S MARK S&R, CHESTER, 1871
three-body case, bassine et filets, reeded band, the back chased and engraved with foliage surrounding the initials GKD, gilt dust cover, gold engine-turned and foliate engraved dial with painted radial Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds, blued steel spade hands, hinged movement numbered 44724, matte gilt full plate, fuse and chain, lever escapement, jewels in screwed chatons, bimetallic compensation balance with timing screws, blued steel flat balance spring, index regulator with silvered scale on the back plate, 18 carat
4.3cm diameter
Auction: Decorative Works of Art, 24th May, 2011
