John Chance, Chepstow about 1775

John Chance, Chepstow about 1775

Creator: John Chance
Case Material: Silver
Weight: 110 g
Case Shape: Round
Movement: Manual Wind
Case Dimensions: Height: 0.95 in (24 mm) Width: 2.17 in (55 mm)
Style: Early Victorian
Place of Origin: England
Period: Late 18th Century
Date of Manufacture: 1775
Condition: Good Minor losses.

Extremely rare and important John Chance pocket watch, Chepstow, about 1775.
The watch, of the "onion watch" type, is in exceptional conservation conditions.
The dial and hands are original and absolutely intact.
The outer casing, elegantly embossed, represents a biblical scene, and is signed and stamped.
The movement, with verge and conoid escapement, is in perfect working order, signed and numbered.
For conservation and rarity it is a small museum piece ...
Gross weight of the watch: gr. 109.93
Measurements: diam. 55 mm. thickness 24 mm.
Condition Report: See Description