English triple cased verge for the Turkish market Circa 1818
- Kenmerk
- CH1259
- Diameter
- 48 mm
- Estimate
- € 8.000 - 14.000
- Price sold
- € 12.200
Gold and enamel triple cased verge by Edward Prior
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A fine, rare English 18 carat gold and enamel triple cased verge watch made for the Turkish market, circa 1818. Full plate gilt finished verge movement, chain fusée, finely pierced and engraved balance cock and foot. White enamel dial with Turkish numerals. The inner case with polychrome enamel landscape and harbor scene to the reverse, red enamel border surrounded by green enamel and floral gilt motif, the bezel with red champlevé and blue enamel and gilt motif, the band with red and blue enamel with gilt leaf swag and gilt border, the second case with polychrome enamel landscape and harbor scene, outer red enamel and gilt border all surrounded by blue enamel and gilt border, the bezel red champlevé enamel with blue enamel and gilt border, green enamel and gilt band with red and blue enamel accents, outer case pink enamel background with gilt florets accented in red enamel with white enamel and gilt spacers. Dial and movement signed, movement numbered.
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Diameter outer case: 47.5 mm
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Signed: Edward Prior London
Signed: Edward Prior London






















