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A John Berry unusual silver single cased repeating and striking…
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Sydney
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7-Dec-2020
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A John Berry unusual silver single cased repeating and striking dual train verge escapement watch, gilt fullplate movement with dual train fusee engraved balance cock. Verge escapement. Strikes on the hour and repeats to strike the hour on a press of the stem. The fullplate signed John Berry London, with serial number 616. The single case pierced and engraved with foliate scrolling culminating in a cornucopia to rear. Holes to access the two winding stalks to rear of case. The face with silver dial, Roman numerals in a chapter ring, with a subsidiary outer minutes ring in Arabic numerals. Blued beetle and poker hands. Diameter: 57 mm. Provenance: The collection of Dr Trevor Hyde, Sydney
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Horology (Clocks & watches): Watches - Pocket & Fob