Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
Description:
Smith Gilt-sterling Pair Case Watch, London, No. 32211, c. 1750, the hallmarked outer case opens to the porcelain Roman numeral dial and pierced brass hands, removable dust cover over the gilt fusee verge-escapement key-wound movement engraved Smith/London/ No. 32211, straight pillars, fully engraved balance cock and diamond endstone, silvered regulation dial and removable dust cover, dia. 55 mm.
Provenance: The Estate of Charles P. Fisher.
Estimate $700-900
Age consistent imperfections, movement complete, outer case with early owner's monogram.
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