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    Sale 8510

    Fine Watches and Wristwatches

    New York, Park Avenue

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    29 October 1996

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    Lot 257

    PRIOR. A SILVER AND TORTOISESHELL TRIPLE CASE VERGE WATCH MADE FOR THE TURKISH MARKET
    signed edward prior, london, circa 1830

    With full-plate gilt-finished movement, verge escapement with chain fusee, decorative cock and foot, sculpted pierc

    Price realised

    USD 1,380

    Estimate

    USD 800 - USD 1,200

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    PRIOR. A SILVER AND TORTOISESHELL TRIPLE CASE VERGE WATCH MADE FOR THE TURKISH MARKET
    signed edward prior, london, circa 1830

    With full-plate gilt-finished movement, verge escapement with chain fusee, decorative cock and foot, sculpted pierced pillars, the white enamel dial with turkish numerals, beetle and poker hands, plain inner and intermidiary silver case, outer tortoiseshell case accompanied with outer leather Ongion travel case, dial and movement signed.
    74 mm. diam. outer case

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