June 30, 2020 Fine Pocket Watch
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 6/30/2020
18K Gold John Holmes, Strand, London Open Face Verge Fusee Pair Case Pocket Watch, Dated 1767. Beautiful gold repoussé double/pair case with seated ruler receiving gifts from kneeling subjects at feet. Marked with London hallmarks (leopard head w/lion passant), 1767 date/letter mark (fancy lower case m) and "IL" case maker's mark. Gold turned/textured dial with Roman numerals and gold spade hands. Outer case has partial red silk liner present.
Condition: (Very Good-Excellent).
Case Material
18K Yellow Gold.
Case Type
Open Face, Pair Case.
Dial
Gold, Turned/Textured.
Movement
Key-Wind Key-Set, No. 5977, Verge, Fusee.
Signed
"Jn. Holmes, Strand, London" on movement.
Condition
Excellent working order.