- 76
Dent, London
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- A FINE SILVER OPEN-FACED CENTRE SECONDS 'KEW CLASS A' 34-MINUTE KARRUSEL WATCH1909, NO. 57374
- Silver
- diameter 57 mm
• Movement: gilded three-quarter plate, 34-minute karrusel with lever escapement, bi-metallic compensation balance, decoratively engraved balance cock, diamond endstone,
signed Dent, Watchmaker to the King, 61 Strand & 4 Royal Exchange, London, No. 57374
• Dial: white enamel with slightly recessed centre, Roman numerals, outer minute ring calibrated to fifths of a second, signed Dent, 61 Strand & 4 Royal Exchange, London, No. 57374
• Case: silver, plain polished back, 9ct pink gold bow, hinge and hand-set button, the button with silver protective shoulders, plain polished silver cuvette, case back and cuvette hallmarked London 1909 and numbered 57374, case back signed Dent, with an associated chain
signed Dent, Watchmaker to the King, 61 Strand & 4 Royal Exchange, London, No. 57374
• Dial: white enamel with slightly recessed centre, Roman numerals, outer minute ring calibrated to fifths of a second, signed Dent, 61 Strand & 4 Royal Exchange, London, No. 57374
• Case: silver, plain polished back, 9ct pink gold bow, hinge and hand-set button, the button with silver protective shoulders, plain polished silver cuvette, case back and cuvette hallmarked London 1909 and numbered 57374, case back signed Dent, with an associated chain
Provenance
Cecil Clutton, London
Literature
Terence Camerer Cuss, The English Watch 1585-1970, 2009, p. 450, pl. 293
Cecil Clutton, Collectors Collection, 1974, No. 18, pp. 51-52
Vaudrey Mercer, "Edward John Dent and His Successors", The Supplement, AHS, 1983, Appendix XI, p. 857
Condition
Movement running at time of cataloguing, however, may benefit from a service. Pendant hallmarked 1904. Dial with hairline crack from the edge by 10 o'clock running towards (but not onto) the recessed centre, very small minor chip and a couple of very small hairlines at the edge of the dial by 5 o'clock. Case with light scuffs and a few small indentations to the back.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. All dimensions in catalogue descriptions are approximate. Condition reports may not specify mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome. Watches in water-resistant cases have been opened to examine movements but no warranties are made that the watches are currently water-resistant. Please note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and leather bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. In particular, please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, particularly in relation to lots incorporating materials from endangered species.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
**Please be advised that bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these bands prior to shipping."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. All dimensions in catalogue descriptions are approximate. Condition reports may not specify mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome. Watches in water-resistant cases have been opened to examine movements but no warranties are made that the watches are currently water-resistant. Please note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and leather bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. In particular, please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, particularly in relation to lots incorporating materials from endangered species.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
**Please be advised that bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these bands prior to shipping."
Catalogue Note
This watch was certified ‘Class A Especially Good’ by the Kew Observatory in July 1911 (certificate no. 14580) when it scored 86.6 marks. Tests at Kew were made over a 45 day period, watches were assessed first in vertical and then horizontal position, at a range of temperatures.
The ébauche is by Bahne Bonniksen whose punch mark (and patent number) are to the inside of the pillar plate. For further information on Bonniksen and his 34-minute karrusel, see lot 75.
The firm of E. Dent & Co was founded by Edward John Dent (1790-1853). Edward was employed by the Vulliamys and the Barrauds before going into partnership with John Roger Arnold in 1830. In 1840 Edward set up his own company and, a year before his death, he won the contract for creating the ‘Big Ben’ clock. He was succeeded by his step-sons Frederick and Richard who assumed his name. In both the 19th and 20th centuries, the firm supplied marine chronometers and watches to the Royal Navy and also received Royal Warrants.
The ébauche is by Bahne Bonniksen whose punch mark (and patent number) are to the inside of the pillar plate. For further information on Bonniksen and his 34-minute karrusel, see lot 75.
The firm of E. Dent & Co was founded by Edward John Dent (1790-1853). Edward was employed by the Vulliamys and the Barrauds before going into partnership with John Roger Arnold in 1830. In 1840 Edward set up his own company and, a year before his death, he won the contract for creating the ‘Big Ben’ clock. He was succeeded by his step-sons Frederick and Richard who assumed his name. In both the 19th and 20th centuries, the firm supplied marine chronometers and watches to the Royal Navy and also received Royal Warrants.