Circa 1780 — Daniel De St. Leu for George Prior, London. A fine and large gilt metal and painted horn pair case two train quarter striking clock watch, Made for the Turkish market

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Estimate: £2,400–£3,300 hammer ≈ $3,228–$4,438
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Sale: Bonhams — Watches and Wristwatches, London, Knightsbridge · 16 November 2021
Record ID: TB-2026-647443
Record: first seen 21 Jul 2026 · updated 22 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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Daniel De St. Leu For George Prior, London. A Fine And Large Gilt Metal And Painted Horn Pair Case Two Train Quarter Striking Clock Watch, Made For The Turkish Market, Circa 1780. Bonhams, 16 Nov 2021, lot 14. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-647443.

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Daniel De St. Leu For George Prior, London. A Fine And Large Gilt Metal And Painted Horn Pair Case Two Train Quarter Striking Clock Watch, Made For The Turkish Market, Circa 1780. Bonhams, 16 Nov 2021, lot 14. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-647443.

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From the same sale Watches and Wristwatches · Nov 2021

Lot	Artist	Estimate
London Hallmark for 1772	Sylvens Phylander, London. A Silver Key Wind Calendar Pair Case Pocket Watch	£500–£700
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Circa 1900	An 18k Gold Key Wind Half Hunter Pocket Watch	£700–£900

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