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Willmotte, London: tortoiseshell and gold pair cased verge watch, depicting a lady in profile with anchor and pine branches

Lot Closed

September 7, 03:12 PM GMT

Estimate

500 - 800 GBP

Lot Details

Description

J Willmotte, London

A tortoiseshell and gold pair cased verge watch, depicting a lady in profile with anchor



Movement : gilded full plate, verge escapement, decoratively pierced and engraved balance cock. Silver regulation plate, fusee and chain, cylindrical pillars signed Willmotte London.

Dial : white enamel, Roman numerals with arabic chapter ring, filigree hands

Case : Outer case gold and tortoise shell with painted image depicting a lady in profile with anchor surrounded with decorative pine branches. Inner case 18k yellow gold with gilt brass bow. Assay marks worn away, still visible are a the upper of a lion passant and the makers mark JW.