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A Henry Jones 17th century silver pair cased verge watch, with…
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Sydney
Date:
30-Jun-2020
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A Henry Jones 17th century silver pair cased verge watch, with gilt full plate movement, verge escapement, decorative pierced and floral engraved balance cock, fusse and chain, tulip pillars, movement signed 'Hen Jones Londini'. Silver champleve dial with floral centre signed 'Jones', large Roman numerals with seconds chapter ring, blued steel hands, plain silver inner case, shuttered aperture to back, the associated outer leather covered case decorated with gold pin work. Circa 1690. Provenance: Gerald Marsh, Winchester, 1983. Other Notes: Henry Jones, an outstanding watchmaker, flourishing during the last quarter of the 17th century. He was born circa 1642 in Southampton, relocating to London in 1654.
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Horology (Clocks & watches): Watches - Pocket & Fob