A Continental Striking and Repeating Pocket Watch, circa 1820, unsigned,...
A Continental Striking and Repeating Pocket Watch, circa 1820, unsigned, verge movement, pierced balance bridge, half hour and hour striking on a outer gong, hour repeat button in the pendant, enamel dial with Arabic numerals, white metal case stamped inside the back cover FRT and numbered 3941, case with a stop/start slide in the band 56mm wide
Case with surface scratches and small dents in parts, case engine turning is rubbed, pendant bow is later, dial with small hairline cracks and small scratches in parts, dial edge at 4 has been damaged in the past with a chip and this has now been filled, minute hand is slightly loose, movement is striking the half hour and hours correctly, repeating the hours correctly when pressing the button in the pendant, movement in going order. We are happy to provide Condition Reports to prospective buyers, but would welcome your request as soon as possible, preferably at least 48 hours before the Day of Sale. We cannot guarantee a reply to any requests made within 48 hours of the start of the auction. The absence of a Condition Report from a lot does not mean that the lot is in perfect condition. A Condition Report is an honest expression of our opinion, not a statement of fact and is provided as a service to the seller. All lots are available on public view ahead of an auction and we encourage prospective buyers to inspect an item in person where possible. Our Condition Reports are not prepared by professional conservators, restorers, or engineers, and are prepared with the naked eye unless otherwise stated. Regarding Pictures, Prints and Works on Paper, works are not examined out of the frame, unless specifically stated. Tennants Auctioneers do not cover damage to gilded wood or plaster picture frames, or to picture frame glass whilst the item is in our possession. We accept no liability for the opinions expressed in any Condition Report.
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A Continental Striking and Repeating Pocket Watch, circa 1820, unsigned, verge movement, pierced balance bridge, half hour and hour striking on a outer gong, hour repeat button in the pendant, enamel dial with Arabic numerals, white metal case stamped inside the back cover FRT and numbered 3941, case with a stop/start slide in the band 56mm wide
Case with surface scratches and small dents in parts, case engine turning is rubbed, pendant bow is later, dial with small hairline cracks and small scratches in parts, dial edge at 4 has been damaged in the past with a chip and this has now been filled, minute hand is slightly loose, movement is striking the half hour and hours correctly, repeating the hours correctly when pressing the button in the pendant, movement in going order. We are happy to provide Condition Reports to prospective buyers, but would welcome your request as soon as possible, preferably at least 48 hours before the Day of Sale. We cannot guarantee a reply to any requests made within 48 hours of the start of the auction. The absence of a Condition Report from a lot does not mean that the lot is in perfect condition. A Condition Report is an honest expression of our opinion, not a statement of fact and is provided as a service to the seller. All lots are available on public view ahead of an auction and we encourage prospective buyers to inspect an item in person where possible. Our Condition Reports are not prepared by professional conservators, restorers, or engineers, and are prepared with the naked eye unless otherwise stated. Regarding Pictures, Prints and Works on Paper, works are not examined out of the frame, unless specifically stated. Tennants Auctioneers do not cover damage to gilded wood or plaster picture frames, or to picture frame glass whilst the item is in our possession. We accept no liability for the opinions expressed in any Condition Report.
