Ellicott, London

• Movement: gilded full plate movement, escapement converted from cylinder to lever, decoratively pierced balance cock with engraved foliate scrolls, flat three-arm balance, diamond endstone, fusee and chain, cylindrical pillars, gilt-metal dust cap, repeating with two polished steel hammers to a steel bar within the case, movement and dust cap signed Ellicott, London, 5211
• Dial: white enamel with Roman numerals, outer Arabic minute ring, gold beetle and poker hands
• Cases: gold inner, winding aperture to back, plunge pendant, hallmarked 1764 and with maker's mark HT incuse for Henry Cleaver Taylor or Henry Teague • later gold and enamel outer case, the back with polychrome enamel painted central plaque depicting a putto playing a lyre, the scene with white enamel frame simulating pearls and surrounded by unusual amber coloured guilloché enamel frame, both bezels decorated with opaque white ovals within royal blue borders

Terence Camerer Cuss, The English Watch 1585-1970, 2009, p. 279, pl. 171

Movement running but not repeating at time of cataloguing. Dial appears to be in good condition. Inner case with light scuffs, a couple of small dents to the band. Enamel decoration appears to be in good overall condition with minor small enamel chip to one of the blue decorative bows to the bezel, couple of very minor and very small chips to the white enamel pearls.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. All dimensions in catalogue descriptions are approximate. Condition reports may not specify mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome. Watches in water-resistant cases have been opened to examine movements but no warranties are made that the watches are currently water-resistant. Please note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and leather bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. In particular, please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, particularly in relation to lots incorporating materials from endangered species.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

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The enamel plaque to the case back, depicting a putto playing a lyre, is of high quality and may have been inspired by an antique gem. Outside the white enamel frame which borders the central scene is an unusual amber coloured translucent enamel, over an engine-turned ground. The dial and hands are contemporary in date to the outer case which dates to circa 1780.

For a note on Ellicott see lot 33.