Dreweatts 1759 | Fine Clocks, Barometers and Scientific Instruments

Dreweatts

Donnington Priory

Oxford Road

Newbury, Berkshire

RG14 2JE

United Kingdom

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733

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A GEORGE III SILVER PAIR-CASED VERGE POCKET WATCH

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A GEORGE III SILVER PAIR-CASED VERGE POCKET WATCH JOHN GRANTHAM, LONDON 1770 The gilt full-plate single fusee movement with four square section baluster pillars pinned through the backplate, scroll-pierced stop-iron block and verge escapement regulated by sprung three-arm steel balance with Tompion type regulation, the backplate with asymmetric foliate scroll pierced and engraved balance cock and scroll-decorated wedge-shaped foot, flanked by silvered regulation disc set within a conforming engraved panel opposing signature Jn'o Grantham, London and number 1682 , the circular slightly convex white enamel Roman numeral dial with Arabic five minutes beyond the outer dot minute track and sculpted blued steel beetle and poker hands, the inner case applied with suspension post and bow at twelve o'clock, the outer case with moulded collar to circumference, both cases with marks for London 1770 makers H.B. ; with a silver curb-link albert with nickel T-bar, (2). The pillar plate 3.5cm (1.375ins) diameter, the outer case 5cm (2ins) diameter. John Grantham is recorded in Loomes, Brian Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World, Volume 2 as working in London circa 1762. Condition Report: Movement is in sound slightly dirty condition with no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements, the gilding has minimal wear, discolouration or other blemishes. The movement is currently wound and will run but is prone to stopping indicating that a gentle clean/service is required. Faults to the dial are very much limited to a couple of light surface scratches; hands are nicely worked and appear undamaged although a little rusty. The inner case has had the suspension post re-secured with solder and the rear fairly crudely engraved with monogram 'J.E.B.' and wheatear decoration otherwise is in sound original condition. The outer case has wear to the clasp button and slight surface denting and evidence of working/hammering formr the inside otherwise is also in sound original condition. The albert is in good condition although the T-bar appears to be a nickel-finish replacement. Watch has a winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer

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735

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A GEORGE II MAHOGANY TABLE/BRACKET TIMEPIECE

812

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A GEORGE II MAHOGANY TABLE/BRACKET TIMEPIECE JAMES PIKE, LONDON, CIRCA 1790 The four pillar single fusee movement with anchor escapement regulated by lenticular bob pendulum with holdfast clamp to the backplate, the 7 inch circular silvered brass Roman numeral dial signed James Pike, London to centre, with Arabic five minutes beyond the outer minute track and diamond lozenge pierced steel hands, the break-arch case with hinged brass carrying handle applied to single raised curved raised pad to the top over complex top mouldings and hinged front onset with a fillet edged circular glazed dial aperture, the sides with arched windows and the rear with conforming arch glazed door set within the frame of the case, on cavetto moulded skirt base with squab feet. 32.5cm (12.75ins) high with handle down, 25.5cm (10ins) wide, 18cm (7ins) deep. Provenance: The Michael Finnemore Collection of Fine Clocks, Barometers, Scientific Instruments and Mechanical Music. A James Pike is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as working in Eltham, Greenwich 1805-08. Condition Report: Movement is in relatively clean working condition with no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements. There are two small pin holes towards the upper and lower margins of both plates which line-up -these are most likely alignment holes from when the clock was made hence not indicative of alteration or missing components. There is also a spare threaded hole to the left-hand margin of the backplate - the purpose of this is not immediately obvious but is not considered to be indicative of alteration. Movement rests on what appears to be its original seatboard. The dial is in very good condition with only light mellowing to the silvering evident. The case is in very good original condition. The top has some slight shrinkage cracking to the veneers forming the front and rear margins around the raised pad but is free from problematic shrinkage. The left-hand side has a small veneer patch repair to the apex of the arch and the rear door has had a couple of areas of veneer re-glued to the arch area and to some of the edges with some rubbing to the finish evident. The feet appear to be later additions and the underside has a spare hole towards the front edge - this is most probably for locating/securing the timepiece on a wall bracket in the past. Faults to the case are otherwise limited to minor bumps, scuffs, shrinkage and wear commensurate with age and use. The front and rear doors retain their original locks and hinges. Clock has a case key (operates both locks) and a winder. Condition Report Disclaimer

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Auction date(s): Mar 26

Lot location: Newbury, Berkshire