11th Jan, 2020 9:30 GMT/BST

Jewellery, Watches & Silver

 
  Lot 3191
 

3191

A Tortoiseshell and Gilt Metal Triple Cased Verge Pocket Watch Made for the Turkish Market,...

A Tortoiseshell and Gilt Metal Triple Cased Verge Pocket Watch Made for the Turkish Market, signed French, Royal Exchange, London, 19th century, verge movement signed and numbered 22252, enamel dial with Turkish numerals, beetle and poker hands, two inner gilt metal cases, third outer case decorated with tortoiseshell and pique pins to the borders, 60mm wide see illustration

Sold for £450
Estimated at £500 - £700


 

28.11.19 Outer tortoiseshell case with cracks and scratches, inner metal case with scratches and slightly discoloured in parts, dial edge with one very minor chip at 6, movement is winding smoothly, movement not working, balance starts ticking when applying pressure to the contrate wheel.

 


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Auction: Jewellery, Watches & Silver, 11th Jan, 2020

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