$3,220
M. I. Tobias & Co., Liverpool, No. 14190,with Chester hallmarks for 1821-23.Fine 18K gold pocket watch with Massey lever escapement. four-body, solid, with integral dome, the band, pendant and bow with engraved floral decoration, case back engine-turned (rubbed). matte gold with raised Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds dial, the center engraved with a floral decoration. Gold “spade” hands. hinged gilt brass half-plate with cylindrical pillars, Liverpool jeweling, fusée with chain and maintaining power, Massey lever escapement, plain steel three-arm balance, flat balance spring with gilt brass balance cock with itricately engraved decoration, diamond endstone. Gilt brass sprung dust-cap.Back plate signed.Diam. 54 mm.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2004-03-24
