DESCRIPTION:
J Samson, London Continental verge fusee key wind key set swing out gilt mpvement with pierced and foliate scrolled balance cock, two footed balance cock, silver disc regulator, steel three-arm balance and tapered trapezoidal plate pillars. The movement is set in an open face pair case with faux tortoise shell piqué over gilt outer case and 1799 London hallmarked sterling silver inner case with an arcaded Roman numeral porcelain dial with beetle and poker hands, s#7046 47mm c1799 including G. Bishop watch paper
CONDITION:
not running, chain detached but present, balance moves when pressure is put on the contrate wheel and the movement is in very good condition and bright. The outer case is missing a segment of the faux tortoise shell on the bezel and the inner silver case is in excellent condition. The dial has some light scuffing / scarring from travel of hands.
ESTIMATE:
$500
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$700
PRICE SOLD:
$300
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