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A small gilt-metal watch in a…
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Auction Location:
Melbourne
Date:
22-Oct-2024
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Description:
A small gilt-metal watch in a consular case, maker James Trebor London Circa 1750 3.4 cm diameter, 4.2 cm high. A small gilt-metal watch in a consular case, maker James Trebor. London Circa 1750. Small watch in a consular case. The case has an indistinct mark inside the back cover but is. probably mercurial gilt. Lightly chased on the bezel and on the edge of the case in a foliate. pattern, with an urn in the centre of the back. Short pendant, round bow. White enamel dial, black Arabic hour numerals, winding through the dial. Damage to dial at 6. o'clock. Gold hands. Fusee drive, verge escapement. Pierced table to balance cock, decorated in a foliate pattern. Mask near foot, which is also pierced. Silver regulator dial. Signed on the backplate "J. Trebor, London". Reference: Baillie lists James Trebor as known before 1774. Trebor is Robert backwards. Dimensions: 3.4 cm diameter, 4.2 cm high
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Category:
Horology (Clocks & watches): Watches - Pocket & Fob