65 - England, second half of the 18th century Silver onion-shaped…
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Estimate €800 - €1,200

Description

England, second half of the 18th century Silver onion-shaped watch, with a domed plain silver case, a chiselled and enamelled silver dial, the hours marked in Roman numerals, with Arabic numerals marking 5-minute intervals, finely chased and signed SAMSON; the movement held in place by balusters, with a finely chased cock and plate; the plate signed Samson, London, 12112. The outer silver case is embossed with a scene depicting a knight and his horse near a man holding a purse, set against an architectural backdrop. Master watchmaker J. SAMSON, (1760–1796) English hallmark featuring a passant lion on the inside of the case. Weight: 92.77 g Diameter (watch): 40 mm Diameter (including case): 51 mm In fine condition. For comparison: a similar model held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, donated by Joseph W. Drexel in 1889 (89.2.90a, b), dated 1759. Please request condition reports: these are not included in the descriptions. As jewellery is not stored in the office, to collect your item(s), please make an appointment with our team: [email protected] – (tel.) 01 34 42 14 50. Collection is available from Tuesday to Friday only. Please give 24 hours’ notice before visiting, as the lots are not kept at the office.

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About the sale A fine summer sale: Cartier jewellery and a collection of watches, works of art and miscellaneous items.

Auction location

Auction time 07/21/2026 at 2:00 PM

Ref. : 8662 - 562

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65 - England, second half of the 18th century Silver onion-shaped… See original version (French)

65 - England, second half of the 18th century Silver onion-shaped…
See original version (French)