SILVER PAIR CASED WINDMILL AUTOMATON – 1795

Signed Jno Jackson Boston
Hallmarked London 1795
Diameter 59 mm
Depth 14 mm

Origin British
Materials Enamel
Silver
Hallmark 1795

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Step back in time with⁢ the exquisite "Silver Pair Cased ​Windmill Automaton" pocket watch, a masterful creation ⁣from 1795 ⁣that‍ beautifully⁢ encapsulates the elegance and craftsmanship of late 18th Century England. This remarkable timepiece,⁤ signed by Jno Jackson of Boston and hallmarked in London, ‌is a​ true collector's ​gem, featuring a unique windmill automaton dial encased in luxurious silver. The watch ‌boasts a full plate fire gilt⁢ movement with fusee and chain, a pierced and engraved cock, and a silver ⁤regulator disc, all​ working ⁣in harmony to ensure precise timekeeping. Its plain ‍three-arm steel balance‍ is complemented by ⁢a blue steel spiral hairspring, adding‍ to​ its mechanical‍ sophistication. The⁤ white enamel dial ⁢is a visual delight, adorned with a polychrome enamel scene depicting a windmill ​with rotating gold sails, set against a picturesque riverside view​ complete ‌with a church, bridge, and ⁤fisherman. The dial also features Arabic ‌numerals with‌ elegant gold hands, enhancing its readability ⁣and charm. Encased in a pair of silver cases, with the inner case marked "TC" and the outer case monogrammed, ‍this pocket watch is not ⁤only‍ a functional timepiece but also a work of art in excellent condition. With a diameter of ​59mm and a depth ⁣of 14mm, this British-origin watch, crafted from enamel and silver,​ stands as a testament to the timeless beauty and intricate craftsmanship of its ​era.

This is a beautiful late 18th Century English verge pocket watch with a unique windmill automaton dial encased in silver. The watch features a full plate fire gilt movement with fusee and chain, a pierced and engraved cock, and a silver regulator disc. The plain three arm steel balance is complemented by a blue steel spiral hairspring. The white enamel dial is adorned with a polychrome enamel scene of a windmill with rotating gold sails situated at the centre of the watch, alongside a beautiful riverside view of a church, bridge, and a fisherman on the bank. The dial features Arabic numerals with gold hands. The pocket watch is contained in a silver pair of cases, with the inner case marked "TC", and the contemporary silver outer case is monogrammed. The watch is in excellent condition with a well-painted dial, and a lateral steel stop lever that acts in the contrate wheel. The pocket watch is signed by Jno Jackson Boston and hallmarked in London in 1795. This watch has a diameter of 59mm and a depth of 14mm.

Signed Jno Jackson Boston
Hallmarked London 1795
Diameter 59 mm
Depth 14 mm

Origin British
Materials Enamel
Silver
Hallmark 1795

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