McCabe: A Gilt Metal and Tortoiseshell Pair Cased Verge Pocket...
McCabe: A Gilt Metal and Tortoiseshell Pair Cased Verge Pocket Watch, signed Willm McCabe, Bow Middx, circa 1810, single chain fusee verge movement signed and numbered 734, diamond endstone, turned pillars, dust cover, enamel dial with Arabic numerals, both cases stamped with maker's mark JR, outer tortoiseshell case with pique pins to the outer borders, together with a 19th century bloodstone set pocket watch winding key 57mm wide
Outer case with small cracks to the tortoiseshell and surface scratches, outer case thumb piece is slightly rubbed, inner case and bow/pendant gilded surfaces are rubbed in parts, dial with some chips below 6 o'clock position and small scratches in parts, later hands, hand setting correctly and winding smoothly, 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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McCabe: A Gilt Metal and Tortoiseshell Pair Cased Verge Pocket Watch, signed Willm McCabe, Bow Middx, circa 1810, single chain fusee verge movement signed and numbered 734, diamond endstone, turned pillars, dust cover, enamel dial with Arabic numerals, both cases stamped with maker's mark JR, outer tortoiseshell case with pique pins to the outer borders, together with a 19th century bloodstone set pocket watch winding key 57mm wide
Outer case with small cracks to the tortoiseshell and surface scratches, outer case thumb piece is slightly rubbed, inner case and bow/pendant gilded surfaces are rubbed in parts, dial with some chips below 6 o'clock position and small scratches in parts, later hands, hand setting correctly and winding smoothly, 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.
