English silver verge watch with erotic scene Circa 1790
- Kenmerk
- HC2116
- Diameter
- 54 mm
- Estimate
- € 3.000 - 10.000
- Price sold
- € 3.200
A rarity for the Ottoman market
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A pocket verge watch rarity for the Ottoman market with hidden erotic scene, made by George Prior in London, England, circa 1790. This watch features a numbered, smooth case and a face with a decentral enamel time display bearing Ottoman numerals and steel hands, It is decorated with two silver plaques depicting putti and the upper section contains a hinged cover with a spring loaded opening mechanism, operated by a small slide on the case edge. Beneath the cover is a finely executed enamel painting depicting an erotic scene. The movement is equipped with a verge escapement.
The dial is signed.
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Diameter: 54 mm
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Weight: 107 g
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Signed: George Prior London
Signed: George Prior London
























