26th Apr, 2014 10:00 GMT/BST

Country House Sale

 
  Lot 33
 

33

A centre seconds pocket watch, made for the Chinese Market, signed Bovet Fleurier, circa 1840,...

A centre seconds pocket watch, made for the Chinese Market, signed Bovet Fleurier, circa 1840, the elaborately chased lever movement signed, white metal case with Chinese characters inside back cover, 55mm wide

Sold for £280
Estimated at £250 - £300


 

09.04.14, Case with surface scratches and very small dents in parts, dial with hairline cracks and small chips, dial has been chipped in the past between 5 & 6 o'clock position and has been filled and is now lifting and has come loose, movement with slight rust marks to the steel parts, movement needs cleaning, balance is swinging slowly, in going order.

 


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Auction: Country House Sale, 26th Apr, 2014

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