John Wilter London A silver and polychrome enamel pair cased verge watch no 6416 English circa 1770
Estimate $2,000 – $3,000
PROPERTY FROM THE COLLECTION OF THE LATE WILLIAM W.W. (BILL) HUGHES, BOWRAL
Gilt full plate movement signed and numbered John Wilter, London no. 6416, verge fusée escapement, pierced and engraved balance cock, baluster pillars, silver champlevé dial signed Moore, Roman numerals, arcaded Arabic minute track, gilt sunburst hands, embossed scrollwork to the centre, aperture for date, inner silver case with winding hole, outer case chased and engraved with foliate scrolls and a painted enamel miniature of an 18th century couple in an outdoor setting at the centre, movement signed and numbered, dial signed, diameter 56mm.
Accompanied by a key.
- Lot Sold $2,000 (Hammer Price)
- $2,440 (Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium)
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