J. Bittleston. A rare late 18th Century gilt metal and paste set open face goliath watch with compass dial to the outer case
London, 10 December
Lot sold
USD 1 939 - 2 585
GBP 1 500 - 2 000 (listed)
Estimate
USD 1 939 - 2 585
GBP 1 500 - 2 000 (listed)
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Lot number15
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Location
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Watch typePocket watch
Description
Circa 1790
Incomplete fusee movement with pierced and engraved balance cock and silvered regulation, white enamel dial with offset hour, date, days of the week and month dials, gilt hands, polished gilt metal inner hinged case, gilt metal two part outer with enamel painted compass dial lacking the hand, paste set bezel front and back, together with an associated silver tin, movement and cap signed
(AF)

Bonhams 1793
101 New Bond Street
London
W1S 1SR
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Bonhams Collectors’ Car department
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