Dreweatts 1759 | Fine Clocks, Barometers and Scientific Instruments

Dreweatts

Donnington Priory

Newbury, Berkshire

RG14 2JE

United Kingdom

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A FINE GEORGE II 2.75 INCH TERRESTRIAL POCKET GLOBE

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A REGENCY SILVER VERGE HUNTER POCKET WATCH WITH ‘NAME’ DIAL

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A REGENCY SILVER VERGE HUNTER POCKET WATCH WITH 'NAME' DIAL JOHN NICHOLAS, DAVENTRY, CIRCA 1810 The gilt full plate fusee movement with four columnar baluster pillars pinned through the backplate, shaped stop-iron block and verge escapement regulated by sprung three-arm steel balance with faceted diamond endstone, the backplate with fine symmetrical foliate scroll pierced and engraved balance cock incorporating a coronet and with relief chased male profile at the junction with the rococo scroll decorated foot, flanked by regulation lever annotated SLOW/FAST and No. 1730 opposing signature Jn'o Nicholas, Daventry , with gilt brass dust cover, the circular white enamel dial with central small Arabic numeral chapter ring and minute track within additional concentric chapter ring formed with the letters JOHN, RUSSELL interrupted by the numeral 12 , with gold spade hands, the consular case with hinged front cover fitted with a central silver disc insert, beneath oval section post fitted with hinged suspension ring, case with marks for maker W.R only. The pillar plate 3.8cm (1.5ins) diameter, the outer case 5.4cm (2.125ins) diameter. John Nicholas is recorded in Loomes, Brian Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World, Volume 2 as working in Daventry, Northamptonshire, 1808-77. Condition Report: Movement is in relatively clean working condition with no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements with the possible exception of the escapewheel which may be a historic 'service' replacement (as it is not gilded). The gilding shows minimal wear/oxidation, and the dust cover is in fine original condition with minimal rubbing/wear. The dial has a very faint hairline from the centre through to the edge at 3 o'clock; another shorter hairline between 11 and 12; a small scratch at 1 o'clock; some very slight chipping around the centre hole, and some slight edge 'nibbling at 9 o'clock as well as some other very minor edge wear. The minute hand is slightly bent otherwise hands appear good. The case is generally very good with faults limited to marks from the suspension loop rubbing against the front and rear covers, some minor denting and overall light to moderate wear. The front cover has a convex insert to the centre most likely replacing as small 'half hunter' glass and there is a small but noticeable scratch just next to the centre at 10 o'clock. Watch has a winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer

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Auction date(s): Mar 25

Lot location: Newbury, Berkshire