English silver verge in tortoiseshell triple cases Circa 1862

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An English verge made for the Turkish market in silver and tortoiseshell triple cases, hallmarked London circa 1862. Fire gilt verge movement, small Egyptian pillars with pierced galleries above. Fusee and chain, pierced and engraved cock. Plain steel balance, silver regulator disc with Turkish markings. Signed white enamel dial, Turkish numerals, blue steel beetle and poker hands. Matching silver pair cases, the bezel of the outer decoratively engraved. Silver pendant and bow. Maker’s mark ‘WCS’ in a rectangle. The third protective case covered in tortoiseshell and decorated with silver pique pins, engraved silver bezels.
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Diameter: 61 mm
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Depth: 16 mm
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Signed: Edw Prior London
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An unusually late example of a Turkish market verge in excellent condition.