- 48
Edward Tompion, London
Estimate
800 - 1,200 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- A SILVER HUNTING CASED KEYWOUND VERGE WATCH1804, NO. 4716
- SILVER
- diameter 55 mm
• Movement: gilded full-plate movement, verge escapement, decoratively pierced and engraved masked balance cock, fusee and chain, cylindrical pillars, signed and numbered Edw. Tompion, London, no. 4716
• Dial: white enamel, Arabic numerals, outer minute ring, aperture for winding, gold skeletonised hands
• Case: plain silver, Regency pendant with spring-loaded pusher to open the cover, hallmarked Birmingham 1804 and with maker's mark WH in rectangular cameo for William Howard, Coventry
• Dial: white enamel, Arabic numerals, outer minute ring, aperture for winding, gold skeletonised hands
• Case: plain silver, Regency pendant with spring-loaded pusher to open the cover, hallmarked Birmingham 1804 and with maker's mark WH in rectangular cameo for William Howard, Coventry
Literature
Terence Camerer Cuss, The English Watch 1585-1970, 2009, pp. 340, pl. 215
Condition
Movement running and in clean condition. Dial with minor chip to winding aperture. Case with light scuffs and an indentation to the cover.
"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."
**Please be advised that bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these bands prior to shipping."
"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."
**Please be advised that bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these bands prior to shipping."
Catalogue Note
This early hunting cased watch has a spring loaded push in the Regency pendant to activate the cover. This form of regulation to the movement is a variation of Joseph Bosley’s.