June 30, 2020 Fine Pocket Watch
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 6/30/2020
18K Gold Rich Lowis, London, Verge Fusee Minute Repeating Open Face Pocket Watch with Keys. Beautiful engine turned gold dial. Back cover is skillfully hand engraved with a crown over a bust of an African male with "Virtutis Amore" in banner below. Case is marked "18" under "Crown" with hallmarks and "P" date letter mark. Cuvette marked "Rich. Lowis, No.7312". Includes 2 modern keys, No. 6 & 7. Minute repeater function works properly when running, but watch stops and starts. Needs servicing. Dial has 1/2" scratch in center, otherwise in very good condition.
Condition: (Good-Very Good).
Case Material
18K Yellow Gold.
Case Type
Open Face, Hand Engraved.
Hands
Blued steel breguet.
Movement
Key-Wind Key-Set, Verge, Fusee, unmarked.
Complications
Minute Repeater.
Signed
"Rich. Lowis, London" on cuvette.
Condition
Running, but stops and starts. Needs servicing.