Code: 4.267
This is a gilt pair cased English verge made circa 1700
Movement – the gilt full plate verge fusee movement has tulip pillars and a large winged watch cock with a pierced D shaped foot and a mock pendulum. The movement is signed “John Moncrief, London 125”. The movement is in 95% mint condition – superb condition
Inner case – the movement comes in a gilt inner case where the watch is wound from the back, set from the front and swings out from the front also. The case is numbered 125 and has case maker’s marks WG. The case has its original bow and stem, free from repair or damage. The case has a smooth plain finish and is in 90% mint condition – an excellent example just a dull colour with a few small bruises.
The watch comes with an original fabric sampler with the date 1817
Outer case – the original outer case has makers marks has a large box hinge and original button. The case has light engraving plain finish and is in 90% mint condition – an excellent example just a dull colour with a few small bruises.
Dial – the gold champleve dial has steel beetle and poker hands and black enamel numbers. The dial is decorated with a brushed finish on the main part of the dial and each cartouche has a polished finish. The dial is signed “Moncrief, London” and is in 100% mint condition
The watch has a bulls eye mineral glass.
The watch measures 57mm wide x 32mm deep
The watch is key wound / key set.
The watch comes with a long gilt chain with a gilt crank key. There is also a large metal seal with a heraldic crest intaglio. A metal skull fob with red glass eyes and a gilt token engraved on one side with George II and Charlotte and on the other side Patrons of Virture.
