Andrew Marchant, London - fine English 18th century silver-g...

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£1,000 - £1,500

Andrew Marchant, London - fine English 18th century silver-gilt plunge quarter repeating pair cased verge pocket watch, circa 1760, signed fusee movement, no. 2437, three-arm balance, pierced balance cock and foot, silvered regulating dial with cylindrical pillars and hammers striking on a bell to the inner case, original signed dust cover, enamel dial with Roman numerals, outer Arabic chapter, beetle and poker hands with matching pierced and engraved cases, the outer case with an engraved family crest, 50mm

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Movement - currently functioning with repeat striking correctly.
Dial - typical light surface marks, considered good - see image.
Glass - good.
Hands - light marks as expected, good.
Case - some typical wear to the gilding on both cases as expected, but overall a nice patina. The outer case back has an engraved crest - see all images for full guidance.
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