Fine Watches
Fine Watches
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.