639 :: George III English silver pair cased verge pocket watch, London 1796, the fusee movement signed J. Eaton, London, no. 1070, with pierced engraved balance cock, steel three arm balance and silvered regulating disc, the polychrome dial depicting a sailing ship, with Roman numerals and Arabic minute track with five minute divisions, beetle and poker hands, bullseye glass, within plain inner case with shutter winding hole cover and plain outer case, 55mm - ** The outer case fit the watch well and has the same date mark for 1796, the sponsor mark is different to the inner case. 'IG' possibly for Joseph Glennyor or James Gouldsbrough. The inner case makers partially worn 'B?'

Lot Number 639. George III English silver pair cased verge pocket watch, London 1796, the fusee movement signed J. Eaton, London, no. 1070, with pierced engraved balance cock, steel three arm balance and silvered regulating disc, the polychrome dial depicting a sailing ship, with Roman numerals and Arabic minute track with five minute divisions, beetle and poker hands, bullseye glass, within plain inner case with shutter winding hole cover and plain outer case, 55mm - ** The outer case fit the watch well and has the same date mark for 1796, the sponsor mark is different to the inner case. 'IG'  possibly for Joseph Glennyor or James Gouldsbrough. The inner case makers partially worn 'B?'  . Auctioned at The Watch Auction - DayTwo on 21st February 2024
 
George III English silver pair cased verge pocket watch, London 1796, the fusee movement signed J. Eaton, London, no. 1070, with pierced engraved balance cock, steel three arm balance and silvered regulating disc, the polychrome dial depicting a sailing ship, with Roman numerals and Arabic minute track with five minute divisions, beetle and poker hands, bullseye glass, within plain inner case with shutter winding hole cover and plain outer case, 55mm - ** The outer case fit the watch well and has the same date mark for 1796, the sponsor mark is different to the inner case. 'IG' possibly for Joseph Glennyor or James Gouldsbrough. The inner case makers partially worn 'B?'

Estimate: £300-500

Sold For: £420.00

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Auction Details

Sale Date: 21st February 2024
Sale Name: The Watch Auction - DayTwo