A10723
Painted Dial Silver Pair Cased Verge
£1,450.00
Signed
John Wontner - Minories London
Hallmarked London 1779
Diameter 54 mm Depth 16 mm
Hallmarked London 1779
Diameter 54 mm Depth 16 mm
Out of stock
Description
An 18th Century English verge with polychrome enamel hunting scene in silver pair cases. Full plate fire gilt movement with turned pillars. Pierced and engraved cock, silver regulator disc. Plain three arm steel balance, blue steel spiral hairspring. White enamel dial, central white chapter of Roman numerals around which a polychrome enamel scene depicting hounds chasing a stag, Fine gilt beetle and poker hands. Matching silver pair cases, silver pendant and bow, maker’s mark “TC”.
In excellent overall condition. John Wontner, free of the Clockmakers Company 1770. A maker of repute who also signed his watches with his name reversed:- Jno Rentnow
