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A large gilt metal and garnet…
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Auction Location:
Melbourne
Date:
22-Oct-2024
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Description:
A large gilt metal and garnet jewelled coach watch, maker Benjamin Ward Circa 1770 9 cm diameter. A large gilt metal and garnet jewelled coach watch, maker Benjamin Ward. Circa 1770. Gilt metal pair-cased coach watch, or chaise clock; very large, 90 mm in diameter. The outer. case is chased on the back with a floral border surrounding a cartouche with a geometric rim. Inside the cartouche is an urn with flowers spilling from it. The front of the watch has a bezel. with a foliate pattern and the edge of the bezel is set with a continuous row of garnets. Round. pendant, stirrup bow. Inside of case stamped 890. White enamel dial, black Roman hour numerals, outer Arabic minute numerals. Gold beetle. and poker hands, large sweep seconds hand. Lever at 9 o'clock extending through the bezel to. stop the movement. High domed glass. Key wind, fusee drive with verge escapement. Plain circular pillars, ornate fusee stop. Pierced. balance cock, both table and foot very open. The area surrounding the regulator dial also. openly pierced. Signed on the backplate "Benj Ward London No 892". Reference: Britten lists a Benjamin Ward, 1770-1811, at London Rd, Southwark; fine bracket clock Ca 1770; same place 1780, and in London Rd St George Fields 1799-1811: watchmaker. Provenance: Purchased from Michael Denton, 29a Golders Way, Golders Green, London NWl 1 for 600 British pounds. Dimensions: 9 cm diameter
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Category:
Horology (Clocks & watches): Clocks - Bracket