Early English silver verge repoussé watch with alarm Circa 1690
- Kenmerk
- HC1318
- Diameter
- 54 mm
- Estimate
- € 3.250 - 6.000
- Price sold
- € 3.700
Silver pocket watch in pair cases
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An early repoussé pocket watch with alarm, probably made in England, circa 1690. This pair cased watch, which is crafted from silver, has a pierced and engraved outer case with a rare repoussé representation of a mythological scene on the back depicting a winged God, the inner case has a bell. The silver champlevé dial has Roman hour numerals, a decentral alarm disc and steel hands. The movement has a very early and elaborately decorated English verge escapement with fancy vase pillars.
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Diameter: 54 mm
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Weight: 140 g
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Signed: No name






























