English gold watch made for the Islamic market Circa 1813
- Kenmerk
- TA4883
- Diameter
- 46 mm
- Estimate
- € 12.500 - 22.500
- Price sold
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Gold and enamel triple cased verge watch
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An English 18 carat gold and enamel triple cased pocket watch made for the Islamic market by Markwick Markham, circa 1813. With London hallmarks. Outer double body, glazed, with scallop edge, the bezels with champleve enamel decoration. Double body second with scallop edge, bezels with champleve formal decoration. The back is with rose diamond and emerald set, finely chased military trophies. Inner double body, the bezel with champleve enamelled decoration, the back with painted military trophies against a red flinque enamel, outer pierced and champleve enamelled foliage. White enamel dial with Turkish numerals and gold poker and beetle hands. Gilt brass, full plate movement with pierced and engraved Egyptian pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain steel three arm balance, flat balance spring, gilt brass cock pierced and engraved with a star, a crescent and scrolled foliage. Signed on the dial and back plate.
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Diameter: 46 mm
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Signed: Markwick Markham London
Signed: Markwick Markham London



















