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Description:
Joseph Johnson Gold Open Face Watch, Liverpool, c. 1850, the engine-turned dial with raised Roman numerals, movement inscribed Jos. Johnson, 25 Church Street, Liverpool, No. 11990, patent lever escapement with "Liverpool shades" and balance cock inscribed Patent, 50 mm.
Provenance: The Estate of Charles P. Fisher.
Estimate $100-150
second's hand and crystal now gone, movement no longer pinned in the case, dial badly discolored, broken pivot on third wheel. Case is 18kt gold.
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