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A Swiss gilt-brass minute-repeating miniature travel timepiece, circa 1890
The anglaise riche Corinthian case with florally engraved side panels, paste gem repeat button, plain gilt mask to white enamel chapter disc with blue Arabic numerals and gilt dot five minute markers, pierced gilt-metal hands, retail signature for J.W. BENSON & CO., the eight day singel barrel movement with key-less wind and hand-set to underside, skeletonised movement with circular plates and bimetallic lever balance -- 3¾ in. (9.5 cm.) high, handle down; red leather travel case
The anglaise riche Corinthian case with florally engraved side panels, paste gem repeat button, plain gilt mask to white enamel chapter disc with blue Arabic numerals and gilt dot five minute markers, pierced gilt-metal hands, retail signature for J.W. BENSON & CO., the eight day singel barrel movement with key-less wind and hand-set to underside, skeletonised movement with circular plates and bimetallic lever balance -- 3¾ in. (9.5 cm.) high, handle down; red leather travel case
Special notice
VAT rate of 5% is payable on hammer price plus buyer's premium.