拍品專文
A watch by Isaac Rogers in the British Museum has the same case-makers' mark of EB with a fleur-de-lis (Museum number 1888,1201.250).
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A PAIR CASED CYLINDER WATCH, MOVEMENT NO. 491
細節
THOMAS MUDGE, LONDON, 1763
A PAIR CASED CYLINDER WATCH, MOVEMENT NO. 491
Chain fusee movement with cylinder escapement, diamond endstone and Egyptian pillars, movement engraved 'Tho. Mudge / London 491', the dust cap is engraved 'Tho / Mudge / London' the inside of dust cap is scratch numbered '491', gold case engraved 'E.B' and London hallmark for 1763⁄4, shagreen covered outer gilt-metal case, later 9ct gold faceted link chain with T-bar, enamel dial and blued steel hands
Gold, shagreen, enamel and brass.
41 mm. diameter; outer case 48 mm. diameter
A PAIR CASED CYLINDER WATCH, MOVEMENT NO. 491
Chain fusee movement with cylinder escapement, diamond endstone and Egyptian pillars, movement engraved 'Tho. Mudge / London 491', the dust cap is engraved 'Tho / Mudge / London' the inside of dust cap is scratch numbered '491', gold case engraved 'E.B' and London hallmark for 1763⁄4, shagreen covered outer gilt-metal case, later 9ct gold faceted link chain with T-bar, enamel dial and blued steel hands
Gold, shagreen, enamel and brass.
41 mm. diameter; outer case 48 mm. diameter
來源
A gift from Dr. Gwendolyn Pratt, 1969.
注意事項
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.
榮譽呈獻
Amelia Walker
Director, Specialist Head of Private & Iconic Collections
A watch by Isaac Rogers in the British Museum has the same case-makers' mark of EB with a fleur-de-lis (Museum number 1888,1201.250).