2206

James Grantham, London, mid 18th century
18k gold; keywind; back of the outer case with high relief repoussé work depicting King Minos receiving a bull from Poseidon as a symbol of his kingship; enamelled dial, cut steel hands set with small diamonds, open-worked and richly decorated gold case; verge escapement with chain and fusee; richly decorated plate and balance cock, diamond endstone; movement cover signed "Ja. Grantham/London/3697"; quarter repeater on demand; with key
dm. 4.9 cm (with case)

Literature

G.H. Baillie, Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World. 1, London 1947, p. 130

Reserve Price: € 8.000 +fees +if applicable Droit de Suite
The same fees apply for bids at the reserve price as during the auction and a knockdown can take place immediately after processing.Estimate: € 6.000 - 12.000

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