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Lot 92
  • 92

Jump, London

Estimate
3,500 - 5,500 GBP
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Description

  • A RARE GOLD HALF-HUNTING CASED KEYLESS LEVER WATCH1909, NO. M.X.G.V.
  • gold
  • diameter 45 mm
• gilt three-quarter plate movement, lever escapement, bi-metallic compensation balance • silver engine-turned dial, outer chapter ring with circular satin finish and Roman numerals, similar chapter ring for seconds • 18k pink gold engine-turned case, the front with large aperture surrounded by white enamel chapter ring with black enamel Roman numerals, gold pendant and ring • case back hallmarked for London 1909 and with case with maker's mark J.A. for James Ayres • movement signed and numbered Jump m.x.g.v., 93 Mount Street, London

Literature

Terence Camerer Cuss, The English Watch 1585-1970, p. 448, pl. 291

Catalogue Note

The designs that the Jumps produced continued the traditions of Vulliamy and also adopted those of A-L Breguet.  The overall design of the present piece is highly reminiscent of Breguet, with its slim case and engine-turned dial.  For a detailed history of Jump, see an article by Vaudrey Mercer in Antiquarian Horology, December 1983.

For a Footnote on Jump, see lot 91.