Lot Essay
Joseph Rose is listed in Baillie working an. 1752-95.
Details
A GOLD REPOUSSÉ QUARTER REPEATING PAIR-CASED VERGE WATCH
signed Joseph Rose, London, no. 1915, early 18th c.
Case: Pierced and repoussé outer case with scene of Dido and Aeneas with restorations, inner case pierced and engraved, 47mm. diam.
Dial: Later white enamel with roman numerals, arabic minute ring, blued steel beetle and poker hands
Movement: Chain fusee under dust cover with turned pillar, pierced and engraved cock, repeating on bell
signed on dust cover and movement
signed Joseph Rose, London, no. 1915, early 18th c.
Case: Pierced and repoussé outer case with scene of Dido and Aeneas with restorations, inner case pierced and engraved, 47mm. diam.
Dial: Later white enamel with roman numerals, arabic minute ring, blued steel beetle and poker hands
Movement: Chain fusee under dust cover with turned pillar, pierced and engraved cock, repeating on bell
signed on dust cover and movement