Lekceh. An early 18th century 22ct gold repoussé pair case pocket watch
Circa 1720
Jewelled full plate verge movement with pierced and engraved balance cock, silvered regulation, triangular baluster pillars, gilt dial with black Roman chapter and outer Arabic five minute markers and divisions, later blued steel hands, foliate engraved centre signed 'London,' round polished inner case, later fine repoussé and outer engraved case with arcaded angels and animals around the edges and domestic scene within, 7-piece squared hinge, finely shaped bow, movement signed
44mm.
Jewelled full plate verge movement with pierced and engraved balance cock, silvered regulation, triangular baluster pillars, gilt dial with black Roman chapter and outer Arabic five minute markers and divisions, later blued steel hands, foliate engraved centre signed 'London,' round polished inner case, later fine repoussé and outer engraved case with arcaded angels and animals around the edges and domestic scene within, 7-piece squared hinge, finely shaped bow, movement signed
44mm.
Sold for
£2,750
inc. premium
Footnotes
- This is listed in Loomes as 'Heckel reversed,' early 18th century and is more than likely to be by Johan Heckel of Friedberg
Category: Clocks and Watches / Watches
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