English early silver pair cased verge pocket watch Circa 1740
- Kenmerk
- HC1627
- Diameter
- 49 mm
- Estimate
- € 1.100 - 2.000
- Price sold
- € 1.100
Silver verge in pair cases
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An early and very fine pair cased verge pocket watch made by John Newson in London, England, circa 1740. The case from this watch was crafted from silver and it has a champlevé silver dial with Roman hour numerals, Arabic five minute numerals in cartouches and iron hands. The numbered movement has a very early English verge escapement and a worm screw.
The case and movement have matching numbers, and the dial and movement are signed.
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Diameter: 49 mm
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Weight: 94 g
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Signed: J. Newson London
Signed: J. Newson London
























