Thomas Tompion. A gilt metal verge pocket watch movement
Numbered 4230, Circa 1708
Gilt full plate verge movement signed Tompion and numbered 4230, with pierced and engraved balance cock, 3-arm steel balance, large silvered regulation, large baluster pillars, dial plate also numbered 4230, dial and case lacking
(AF)
Gilt full plate verge movement signed Tompion and numbered 4230, with pierced and engraved balance cock, 3-arm steel balance, large silvered regulation, large baluster pillars, dial plate also numbered 4230, dial and case lacking
(AF)
Sold for
£1,625
inc. premium
Footnotes
- Listed in Jeremy Evans', 'Thomas Tompion, at the Dial and Three Crowns' on P.93
This watch is scratched on the pillar plate, 'Dashwood 1698 Jan 8'. This was possibly made for Sir Francis Dashwood, 1st Baronet 1658-1724.
There is also a scratched mark for, 'Turpin 3rd October 1817.'
Category: Clocks and Watches / Watches
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