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John Roberts, Dudley
Estimate
800 - 1,200 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- A SILVER PAIR CASED VERGE WATCH WITH POLYCHROME ENAMEL DIAL AND ASSOCIATED OUTER CASE 1856, NO. 8713 OUTER CASE 1889
- SILVER
- diameter of outer case 57.5 mm, inner case 51 mm
• Movement: glided full plate, verge escapement, decoratively pierced balance cock engraved with flowers and foliage and a basket of flowers at the neck, flat three-arm balance, fusee and chain, cylindrical pillars, signed and numbered Jno. Roberts, Dudley, 8713
• Dial: white enamel, Roman numerals, outer minute ring, the centre with polychrome enamel painted scene of a steam train, two workers at rest in the foreground, a figure watching from a bridge in the distance
• Cases: plain silver inner case, the back with winding aperture, Regency pendant and bow, hallmarked Birmingham 1856 and with maker's mark RN in oval cameo for Richard Neale • later plain silver outer case hallmarked London 1889 and with maker's mark JW incuse for James Widmer
• Dial: white enamel, Roman numerals, outer minute ring, the centre with polychrome enamel painted scene of a steam train, two workers at rest in the foreground, a figure watching from a bridge in the distance
• Cases: plain silver inner case, the back with winding aperture, Regency pendant and bow, hallmarked Birmingham 1856 and with maker's mark RN in oval cameo for Richard Neale • later plain silver outer case hallmarked London 1889 and with maker's mark JW incuse for James Widmer
Literature
Terence Camerer Cuss, The English Watch 1585-1970, 2009, p. 403, pl. 256
Condition
Movement running at time of cataloguing. Dial appears to be in good overall condition, minute hand slightly bent. Inner case with light scuffs and slight depression to the band. Outer case is an excellent fit to the inner case and has lights scuffs and some minor indentations.
"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
The charmingly painted scene of a steam train rushing through the countryside illustrates one of the contrasts of Victorian life, in this instance, the invasion of the industrial era on the traditional country way of life. Baillie notes a John Roberts of Dudley as active between 1850-1860.