MOVEMENT : Very clean, gilded verge movement, with a few scratches, mainly around the pillar pins. It is running well, to within a minute per hour,. It is fully signed and numbered (7922).

DIAL : The light cream coloured enamel dial is about 45 mm in diameter. It is in perfect condition.

INNER CASE : Hallmarks for London, 1835, maker’s mark BN. The case is in very good condition and snaps shut nicely. The thick, domed, half hunter crystal is scratched on the outer surface but appears to be original. The bow and pendant are fine without the usual repaired join to the case. The silver is in very good condition with no significant scratches or dents.

OUTER CASE : Matching hallmarks to the inner and again in fine condition. The hinge and catch are good and the case snaps shut properly.

Loomes list J & E Mason in Worcester during the early 19th century.