- Sussex 01403 700858
- Winchester 01962 861789
- London 020 4548 4738
- Sussex 01403 700858
- Winchester 01962 861789
- London 020 4548 4738
The gilt fusee movement with a verge escapement, pierced Continental balance cock, detailed to the backplate John Brand Hurst, the silvered dial with Roman hour numerals and Arabic minute numerals, detailed Brand and with date aperture above 6 o'clock, two hands detached, but present, case unmarked, probably Continental, mid-18th century with a key
| Estimate: | £200 - £250 |
| Hammer price: | £1,400 |
Movement currently working, post reconnected to the inner case, dial cover is a replacement, inner case has a few dents and marks, hands not connected to central post at front, two loose hands in packet, possibly not original to the watch, some loss of blackening to the numerals and dial looks generally to be a bit worn. Not well positioned to the centre and may possibly be a replacement.
No marks to inner or outer case, outer case reinforced at the top of the back, with an added semi-circular piece of metal, held in by two pins.
The catch to release the movement from the inner case look to have slightly dropped and is difficult to operate
Dial is not properly connected to the plate
Case exterior a bit rubbed, with minor denting, diameter of outer case 57.7mm
Movement would benefit from careful professional cleaning
Cases would benefit from careful professional cleaning
Some loss of metal to the front of the push-in button
Overall a little tired as this kind of watch generally is
Personal inspection recommended