A John & Moses Fontaine silver pair-cased repeating
18th century
Dial: Circular white porcelain dial, black Roman numeral hour markers, outer minute track with Arabic every 5-minutes
Movement: Gilt brass verge movement, fusee and chain drive, pierced and engraved single footed cook, disc regulator, repeating function with hammer striking inter bell, signed: John & Moses Fountain London 368, signed gilt metal dust cap
Case: Silver hinged outer case with pierced and repousse decoration of a figure on unicorn, some enamel highlights, inter-case with pierced silver decoration, each appear to be unmarked.
51mm
133 grams
Condition Report: Good overall condition. Dial: Good condition. Movement: Good condition, light surface abrasion. Case: Good condition, light even wear throughout. Moran's does not guarantee the working condition of clocks and watches.
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18th century
Dial: Circular white porcelain dial, black Roman numeral hour markers, outer minute track with Arabic every 5-minutes
Movement: Gilt brass verge movement, fusee and chain drive, pierced and engraved single footed cook, disc regulator, repeating function with hammer striking inter bell, signed: John & Moses Fountain London 368, signed gilt metal dust cap
Case: Silver hinged outer case with pierced and repousse decoration of a figure on unicorn, some enamel highlights, inter-case with pierced silver decoration, each appear to be unmarked.
51mm
133 grams
Condition Report: Good overall condition. Dial: Good condition. Movement: Good condition, light surface abrasion. Case: Good condition, light even wear throughout. Moran's does not guarantee the working condition of clocks and watches.