English gold verge set with cornelian by Windmills Circa 1730

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Kenmerk
PA0046
Diameter
52 mm
Estimate
€ 4.000 - 7.000
Price sold
€ 5.800
Gold verge in pair cases by Windmills
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An English verge by Windmills in gold pair cases set with a cornelian, circa 1730. Full plate fire gilt movement with Egyptian pillars. Fusee and chain with worm and wheel barrel set-up between the plates. Pierced and engraved winged cock with mask, pierced and engraved foot.  Plain gilt balance, silver regulator disc.  Fine white enamel dial with Roman and Arabic numerals, blue steel beetle and poker hands. Plain gold inner case, gold pendant, and stirrup bow.  Gold outer case, the back set with a cabochon cornelian stone.
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Diameter: 52 mm
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Signed: Windmills London
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Thomas Windmills, son of Joseph.  Apprenticed 1686, free of the clockmaker’s Company 1695 and Master 1719 – 1732

Signed: Windmills London

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