L. Wellington, London

• Movement: gilded full plate, verge escapement, pierced and engraved balance cock decorated with trophies of war and a grotesque mask, fusee and chain, cylindrical pillars, small blued steel disc for rack and pinion regulation index, signed L. Wellington, London, 9088
• Dial: white enamel, Arabic numerals, outer minute ring, the dial with polychrome enamel painted scene of a fort and canons beside a sea with two war ships both flying the red ensign, the fort’s gate forming an aperture within which soldiers on horseback rotate on a plate attached to the movement
• Case: plain silver inner and outer, winding aperture to inner case back, Regency pendant, both cases hallmarked London 1813 and with maker's mark TG for Thomas Gibbard

Movement running at time of cataloguing but stopping intermittently. The cavalry are rotating correctly in the aperture when the watch is running, some discolouration to these figures. Dial with some scratches but is in attractive condition with bright colours to the painted scene. Inner case with some indentations to the band matching the rim to the outer case. Outer case with some light scuffs. Covers close securely.
"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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This handsome pair cased watch has an attractive painted scene with a rare automaton, comprising a revolving disc beyond the doorway in the castle’s wall which simulates
‘redcoats’ riding past. It is interesting to compare this watch with one by John Bowen, also hallmarked for 1813, which is illustrated in The Camerer Cuss book of Antique Watches,
p. 176, pl. 104. This has an identical arrangement so that marching soldiers may be seen through an open castle doorway. The style of painting is very similar to the present lot
and is perhaps by the same hand.