GOLD PAIR CASED ENGLISH VERGE – 1751

Signed Tos Johnson London
Hallmarked London 1751
Diameter 49 mm

Origin British
Condition Excellent
Materials Silver

£3,025.00

Step back in ⁢time with the "GOLD‌ PAIR CASED ENGLISH VERGE -⁢ 1751," a stunning testament to the⁤ craftsmanship of ‌mid-18th ‍Century English horology. This remarkable timepiece⁢ is encased in an exquisite ⁢pair case crafted from 22-carat gold, ‌showcasing the opulence and meticulous attention⁣ to detail characteristic of the era. The full plate fire gilt movement‌ is adorned with ​decorative pierced gilt⁤ pillars and a beautifully engraved cock, featuring a ⁤large diamond endstone set in polished‍ steel. The intricate mechanics include a fusee and chain⁢ with a worm and wheel barrel setup, complemented⁢ by a plain three-arm steel balance and a blue steel spiral hairspring. The silver regulator disc, mounted‍ on a‍ finely⁣ pierced and engraved foot and plate, enhances the⁣ watch's intricate⁢ design. The meticulously restored white enamel dial, adorned ‌with Roman⁢ numerals and gold hands, adds a touch of elegance. The inner pair case boasts a plain ‌gold finish with a simple ⁤shutter to the winding aperture, a small gold pendant, and a bow marked with "AC." ⁣The outer pair case, hallmarked in London in 1788, was⁢ purpose-made to protect this exquisite timepiece. Signed by Tos Johnson of London and hallmarked in ​1751, this watch, with a diameter of 49 ⁢mm, is a beautiful blend of history, artistry, and engineering excellence.

This is a remarkable mid 18th Century English verge watch presented in an exquisite pair case made of 22 carat gold. The full plate fire gilt movement features decorative pierced gilt pillars, a pierced and engraved cock, and a large diamond endstone in a polished steel setting. Additionally, it has a fusee and chain with a worm and wheel barrel setup between the plates, and a plain three-arm steel balance with a blue steel spiral hairspring. The silver regulator disc is mounted on a pierced and engraved foot and plate. The white enamel dial has been meticulously restored with Roman numerals and gold hands. The inner pair case has a plain gold finish with a simple shutter to the winding aperture, a small gold pendant, and a bow with the maker's mark "AC". The outer pair case was purpose-made, plain gold and hallmarked in London in 1788. This beautiful watch was signed by Tos Johnson of London, and it was hallmarked in 1751. The diameter of the watch is 49 mm.

Signed Tos Johnson London
Hallmarked London 1751
Diameter 49 mm

Origin British
Condition Excellent
Materials Silver

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