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SILVER VERGE WITH ENAMELLED FISHING SCENE – 1809

Signed S Roberts London
Hallmarked London 1809
Diameter 56 mm Depth 16 mm

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Original price was: £1,045.00.Current price is: £885.50.

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Step into⁤ the elegance of early ‍19th century craftsmanship ​with⁢ the SILVER VERGE WITH ‌ENAMELLED FISHING SCENE - 1809, an exquisite English verge pocket watch that captures the essence of timeless artistry. This remarkable timepiece boasts‍ a polychrome ⁢enamel dial, beautifully‌ illustrating a serene ‍riverside scene where ​a fisherman stands by an arched bridge, creating a picturesque moment frozen in time. The dial is adorned ​with Arabic‍ numerals⁤ and gilt hands, adding a touch of opulence ⁣to its intricate design. At its heart⁢ lies ⁣a full plate fire gilt movement, complete with a fusee and chain, showcasing the meticulous ‍engineering of the era. The movement is further embellished with a​ pierced and engraved masked cock, a silver regulator disc, and a ⁢plain three-arm steel balance with a blue steel spiral hairspring. Enclosed in matching silver pair cases, the inner case is engraved with "Sam Taylor," while the outer ⁢case features a faded monogram ⁢and the maker's mark "WL" beneath a stag. Signed by S‍ Roberts of London and hallmarked in London in 1809, this pocket watch measures 56 mm in diameter and 16 mm in depth, standing as a true testament to the masterful craftsmanship and artistic‍ excellence of the 19th‍ century.

This is an exquisite early 19th century English verge pocket watch. It features a beautiful polychrome enamel dial with a stunning riverside scene depicting a fisherman by an arched bridge. The dial also has Arabic numerals and gilt hands. The watch has a full plate fire gilt movement with a fusee and chain. The movement has a pierced and engraved masked cock, a silver regulator disc, and a plain three-arm steel balance with a blue steel spiral hairspring. The watch is housed in matching silver pair cases, with the inner case engraved "Sam Taylor" and the outer case adorned with a faded monogram. The maker's mark "WL" can be found below a stag on the outer case. This pocket watch is a true masterpiece of craftsmanship and artistry from the 19th century.

Signed S Roberts London
Hallmarked London 1809
Diameter 56 mm Depth 16 mm

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