Lot 4
An early 18th century gilt key wind pair case pocket watch by Wheelwright of London, the white...
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Lot 4
An early 18th century gilt key wind pair case pocket watch by Wheelwright of London, the white...
Lot 4
Lot Description
An early 18th century gilt key wind pair case pocket watch by Wheelwright of London, the white enamel dial with hourly applied black Roman numerals, bordered by a minute track with quarterly Arabic divisions, the outer case made of tortoise shell, fitted with a signed full plate fusee and chain movement with verge escapement and pierced balance cock. Outer case diameter 51mm.
Postage: Auction Default
Weight: No
Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
A pair case pocket watch, the key wind movement is currently functioning, the cream dial appears to be in a quite good condition as it does not appear to be scuffed, there are few tiny black spots noticeable in various places, hands are slightly scuffed and the minute hand is missing, the dial also seems to be slightly loose, glass shows some small scratches to the whole surface due to general wear, case appears to be in the same state, majority of these scratches is superficial only and should polish out, case back has also two tiny dints to the centre, watch may benefit from a clean as some dirt is noticeable in various places.
Please note that this lot does not come with box or papers.
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