Richard Vick: A 22 Carat Gold Pair Cased Verge Pocket...
Richard Vick: A 22 Carat Gold Pair Cased Verge Pocket Watch, signed Richd Vick, London, 1730, single chain fusee verge movement signed and numbered 1194, square baluster pillars, later enamel dial with Arabic numerals, later spade hands, inner case stamped IW with a star above for (John Ward), inner case with a London hallmark for 1730, outer case with maker's mark IW, outer case with no gold hallmarks 47mm wide Provenance: Dutton Manor, Lancashire This inner case is stamped IW with a star above and the outer case marked IW for John Ward. He is recorded as a case maker circa 1730 and was working from Boars Head Court, Fleet Street, London 'free Clockmaker'. See (London Goldsmiths 1697-1837 Their Marks & Lives), by Arthur G Grimwade, page 308. Richard Vick apprenticed in 1692, free of the Clockmakers Company 1702, Master Clockmakers Company 1729, died 1750.
Both cases with surface scratches and dents in parts, outer case hinge in good condition, glass with small scratches, inner case with rubbing to the maker's mark, later hands, later dial would date circa 1790-1800, dial is cracked and with small scratches, hand setting correctly and winding smoothly, movement looks all complete and in going order. Both cases in are opinion test as 22 carat gold. Total watch weight 106g. 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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Richard Vick: A 22 Carat Gold Pair Cased Verge Pocket Watch, signed Richd Vick, London, 1730, single chain fusee verge movement signed and numbered 1194, square baluster pillars, later enamel dial with Arabic numerals, later spade hands, inner case stamped IW with a star above for (John Ward), inner case with a London hallmark for 1730, outer case with maker's mark IW, outer case with no gold hallmarks 47mm wide Provenance: Dutton Manor, Lancashire This inner case is stamped IW with a star above and the outer case marked IW for John Ward. He is recorded as a case maker circa 1730 and was working from Boars Head Court, Fleet Street, London 'free Clockmaker'. See (London Goldsmiths 1697-1837 Their Marks & Lives), by Arthur G Grimwade, page 308. Richard Vick apprenticed in 1692, free of the Clockmakers Company 1702, Master Clockmakers Company 1729, died 1750.
Both cases with surface scratches and dents in parts, outer case hinge in good condition, glass with small scratches, inner case with rubbing to the maker's mark, later hands, later dial would date circa 1790-1800, dial is cracked and with small scratches, hand setting correctly and winding smoothly, movement looks all complete and in going order. Both cases in are opinion test as 22 carat gold. Total watch weight 106g. 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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