Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
Description:
F. Engui Gold, Diamond, and Agate Cased Watch, London, mid-18th century, domed crystal with pierced gold and applied diamonds mounted on the hinged bezel, roman numeral enameled dial, finely engraved and pierced rear plate with silvered regulator, square pillars, chain-fusee movement, and engraved "F. Engui/London," case back with domed agate stone and repousse decorated outer gold band, 46 mm, 82g.
Estimate $1,500-2,000
small chip on dial around winding, hairlines in dial center, no losses to inset diamonds, agate appears to have no cracks or splits, movement ticks but does not stay running.
Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Keywords
London
Jonathan Dowling
Director, Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
508-970-3131
Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
From early timekeeping devices to precision regulators, the Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments department covers centuries of invention and function with trusted appraisals and world-competitive auctions.