Lot 15
With gilt full plate movement, verge escapement, decorative pierced and floral engraved balance cock, fusse and chain, tulip pillars, movement signed 'Hen Jones Londini'. Silver champleve dial with floral centre signed 'Jones', large Roman numerals with seconds chapter ring, blued steel hands, plain silver inner case, shuttered aperture to back, the associated outer leather covered case decorated with gold pin work.
Circa 1690.
Estimate $2,000 - $4,000
Very little wear to silver watch. 4cms diameter, 2.5 cm height. Facetted glass in excellent condition. Movement and face signed. Outer case in very good order with only a small number of studs missing. Overall, in excellent condition with no visible signs of repair or damage.
The opinions expressed in the condition reports are a guide only and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Prospective buyers are encouraged to inspect articles for sale at our pre-sale viewing where Leonard Joel staff are available for advice.
Leonard Joel makes no guarantee of the originality of mechanical or applied components. Absence of reference to such modifications does not imply that a lot is free from modifications.
Gerald Marsh, Winchester, 1983
Henry Jones, an outstanding watchmaker, flourishing during the last quarter of the 17th Century. He was born circa 1642 in Southampton, relocating to London in 1654.
The Collector's Auction
AUCTION
Sale: LJ8367
6:00pm - 30 June 2020
36-40 Queen Street, Woollahra
VIEWING
Viewing in Sydney:
Friday 26th – Monday 29th June, 10am-4pm
CONTACT
Hamish Clark
sydney@leonardjoel.com.au
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