French: An 18 Carat Gold Cylinder Pocket Watch, signed French,...

French: An 18 Carat Gold Cylinder Pocket Watch, signed French, Royal Exchange, London, 1821, single chain fusee cylinder movement signed and numbered 3073, diamond endstone, dust cover signed and numbered, gold dial with Roman numerals, three colour gold floral decorated outer border, case back cover with engine turning, floral and shell decoration to the band, case maker's mark CL and London hallmark for 1821 46mm wide

Case with surface scratches, back cover with minor rubbing to the engine turning, back cover central cartouche with an engraving "Sarah Annestry Belfast", dial with small scratches, later hands, hand setting correctly and winding smoothly, balance is swinging slowly, movement in going order. Total watch weight 97.9g. 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.