Scottish 18 carat gold key wind verge pocket watch Circa 1809
- Kenmerk
- BB1130
- Diameter
- 52 mm
- Estimate
- € 2.000 - 3.500
- Price sold
- € 2.250
Gold pair cased watch
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A Scottish 18 carat gold pair cased key wind pocket watch made by J & W Howden in Edinburgh, London Hallmarked for 1809. The gilt full plate fusee verge movement with a pierced and engraved balance cock, diamond end stone and silver regulation. White enamel dial with Roman hour numerals, an outer minute track and gilt open worked spade hands. Both the inner and outer cases are polished. Movement signed and numbered, case stamped IG. Comes with two keys.
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A Scottish 18 carat gold pair cased key wind pocket watch made by J & W Howden in Edinburgh, London Hallmarked for 1809. The gilt full plate fusee verge movement with a pierced and engraved balance cock, diamond end stone and silver regulation. White enamel dial with Roman hour numerals, an outer minute track and gilt open worked spade hands. Both the inner and outer cases are polished. Movement signed and numbered, case stamped IG. Comes with two keys.
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Diameter: 52 mm
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Signed: J & W Howden Edinburgh
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James Howden was a Scottish watchmaker based in Edinburgh.
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In 1764, at age 15, he was apprenticed as a watchmaker to Alexander Farquharson, completing his indenture in 1771 under James Cowan. He then opened his own shop and started what was to become a very successful family business in clock making, watch making and jewellery.
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James became a master watchmaker in 1775 and met with great financial success, largely due to the location of his shops in the busiest parts of Edinburgh. He died in 1810, passing his business on to his two sons, James and William.
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Like his father before him, James Howden Jr was a well respected clock and watchmaker. When William died in 1824, he went into partnership with his assistant William Brown, trading as James Howden & Co.
Diameter: 52 mm
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Signed: J & W Howden Edinburgh
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James Howden was a Scottish watchmaker based in Edinburgh.
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In 1764, at age 15, he was apprenticed as a watchmaker to Alexander Farquharson, completing his indenture in 1771 under James Cowan. He then opened his own shop and started what was to become a very successful family business in clock making, watch making and jewellery.
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James became a master watchmaker in 1775 and met with great financial success, largely due to the location of his shops in the busiest parts of Edinburgh. He died in 1810, passing his business on to his two sons, James and William.
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Like his father before him, James Howden Jr was a well respected clock and watchmaker. When William died in 1824, he went into partnership with his assistant William Brown, trading as James Howden & Co.
Signed: J & W Howden Edinburgh
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