A THOMAS EARNSHAW GOLD AND ENAMEL PAIR CASE VERGE WATCH
Description: A THOMAS EARNSHAW GOLD AND ENAMEL PAIR CASE VERGE WATCH
Gilt fullplate movement with fusee, engraved and pierced balance bridge cock. Verge escapement. Smooth doric columns. The fullplate signed Thos Earnshaw London, with serial number 3210. The enamel dial with gold poker hands and Arabic numerals, signed Earnshaw London. The inner 18k gold case signed 'TC' with hallmarks for London, 1802, with winding hole to rear. The outer case with enamel bezel and rear, the front decorated with flora, the polychrome rear depicting a nativity scene.
Diameter: 48mm
PROVENANCE:
The Collection of Dr Trevor Hyde, Sydney
OTHER NOTES:
Thomas Earnshaw (1749-1829) operated from 119 High Holborn. He was a famed maker of marine chronometers, with one of his used on HMS Beagle during Charles Darwin's expedition. Another chronometer was used by Captain William Bligh on HMS Providence.
Condition:
Condition: Cracks (3) to enamel around dial and repaired crack to enamel back. Movement in working order but not tested for timekeeping.
The opinions expressed in the condition reports are a guide only and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Prospective buyers are encouraged to inspect articles for sale at our pre-sale viewing where Leonard Joel staff are available for advice.
Leonard Joel makes no guarantee of the originality of mechanical or applied components. Absence of reference to such modifications does not imply that a lot is free from modifications.
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Description: A THOMAS EARNSHAW GOLD AND ENAMEL PAIR CASE VERGE WATCH
Gilt fullplate movement with fusee, engraved and pierced balance bridge cock. Verge escapement. Smooth doric columns. The fullplate signed Thos Earnshaw London, with serial number 3210. The enamel dial with gold poker hands and Arabic numerals, signed Earnshaw London. The inner 18k gold case signed 'TC' with hallmarks for London, 1802, with winding hole to rear. The outer case with enamel bezel and rear, the front decorated with flora, the polychrome rear depicting a nativity scene.
Diameter: 48mm
PROVENANCE:
The Collection of Dr Trevor Hyde, Sydney
OTHER NOTES:
Thomas Earnshaw (1749-1829) operated from 119 High Holborn. He was a famed maker of marine chronometers, with one of his used on HMS Beagle during Charles Darwin's expedition. Another chronometer was used by Captain William Bligh on HMS Providence.
Condition:
Condition: Cracks (3) to enamel around dial and repaired crack to enamel back. Movement in working order but not tested for timekeeping.
The opinions expressed in the condition reports are a guide only and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Prospective buyers are encouraged to inspect articles for sale at our pre-sale viewing where Leonard Joel staff are available for advice.
Leonard Joel makes no guarantee of the originality of mechanical or applied components. Absence of reference to such modifications does not imply that a lot is free from modifications.
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