$1,823
Edward Prior Triple Case Watch for the Turkish Market, London, No. 70344, late 18th century, the outer punch decorated silver case opens to reveal the tortoise shell case with engraved silver band and rivets, opening to the hallmarked inner case with chased band and bezel, the watch with enameled dial marked Edward Prior London , black Turkish numerals and gilt hands, gilt full plate movement signed and numbered as above, pierced balance cock, Turkish dialed regulation, fusee, crown wheel and verge escapement, dia. of inner case and movement, 42, max overall dia. 67 mm. Overall excellent condition, movement cleaned and complete, dial with slight imperfections, all case hinges good, two small cracks on tortoise shell case
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2012-06-02
