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An unusual silver-cased six…
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Auction Location:
Melbourne
Date:
22-Oct-2024
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Description:
An unusual silver-cased six hour dial watch, maker John Howells English Circa 1765 4.3 cm diameter, 5.4 cm high, 5.5 cm case diameter. An unusual silver-cased six hour dial watch, maker John Howells. English Circa 1765. Silver pair cased watch, the inner case plain, hallmarked for 1765, with case maker's mark. "1.3". The outer case covered with tortoiseshell and decorated with silver pin work. Round pendant with silver bow. The white enamel dial is quite unusual, with the hours numbered 1-6 in Roman numerals, vi. at 12 o'clock and iii at 6 o'clock (there are no figures at 3 o'clock nor 9 o'clock) and the hours. numbered 7-12 in Arabic numerals super-imposed on them. Outer minute ring with Arabic numerals. The single poker hand revolves every 6 hours. The movement has a verge escapement, fusee and chain drive, pierced and engraved table. to the balance cock with an asymmetrical foliate scrolling pattern with a mask near the solid, engraved foot Signed "Jno Howells London 264". Squared pillars, ornate fusee stop, silver regulator dial. The movement is covered by a gilt-metal dust cap bearing the the inscription RICD Williams, April 9th, 1766. Apparently he was the original owner. Reference: John Howells is listed in Britten as working 1765 to 1770 at St. Catherine by the Tower. Dimensions: 4.3 cm diameter, 5.4 cm high, 5.5 cm case diameter
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Category:
Horology (Clocks & watches): Watches - Pocket & Fob