English gold and enamel quarter repeating verge Circa 1814
- Kenmerk
- SA0520
- Diameter
- 50 mm
- Estimate
- € 15.000 - 30.000
- Price sold
- € 20.200
Gold and enamel quarter repeating verge for the Turkish market
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A fine English 18k yellow gold and enamel pair cased quarter repeating verge watch made for the Turkish market, circa 1814, gilt full plate engraved movement, pierced and engraved balance cock, diamond endstone, striking on bell.
White enamel dial, Turkish numerals.
The inner case finely decorated with polychrome enamel with a floral motif, pierced band, bordered by opaque periwinkle blue enamel punctuated by a motif of rosettes, the outer case centered by a medallion of polychrome enamel depicting a coastal scene inhabited by ships against a bright translucent enamel sunrise engraved ground, the band with ovals decorated with turquoise, red, white and pink enamel, wavy translucent red enamel interior bezels, dial signed, movement signed Prior, London, case hallmarked London 1814, case maker’s mark AN.
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Diameter: 50 mm
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Signed: Edward Prior London
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Edward Prior was born in 1800 as the son of English watchmaker John Prior (Pryor, Josephus) John Prior was located in Nessfield, England. He ran a watch factory in London with his brother George. The builders George and Edward mainly made spindle pocket watches for the Turkish market.
Edward Prior died in 1868.
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A fine English 18k yellow gold and enamel pair cased quarter repeating verge watch made for the Turkish market, circa 1814, gilt full plate engraved movement, pierced and engraved balance cock, diamond endstone, striking on bell.
White enamel dial, Turkish numerals.
The inner case finely decorated with polychrome enamel with a floral motif, pierced band, bordered by opaque periwinkle blue enamel punctuated by a motif of rosettes, the outer case centered by a medallion of polychrome enamel depicting a coastal scene inhabited by ships against a bright translucent enamel sunrise engraved ground, the band with ovals decorated with turquoise, red, white and pink enamel, wavy translucent red enamel interior bezels, dial signed, movement signed Prior, London, case hallmarked London 1814, case maker’s mark AN.
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Diameter: 50 mm
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Signed: Edward Prior London
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Edward Prior was born in 1800 as the son of English watchmaker John Prior (Pryor, Josephus) John Prior was located in Nessfield, England. He ran a watch factory in London with his brother George. The builders George and Edward mainly made spindle pocket watches for the Turkish market.
Edward Prior died in 1868.
Signed: Edward Prior London
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