Stock No. : 0441
William Brookes
London, 1783
Silver pair cases
Verge movement
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MOVEMENT : The gilded verge fusee movement, with engraved and pierced balance cock is in fine condition. It is signed and numbered (1784, may be the date). It is running well.
DIAL : The white enamel dial is about 36 mm in diameter. It is in good condition with just a few surface scratches. No repairs.
INNER CASE : Diameter 40.5 mm. Silver hallmarks for London, 1783, maker TF. Very good overall condition, though the pendant has been reattached to the case. Good high dome bull’s eye crystal with no damage. The hinge and catch are fine and the case snaps shut nicely. The back is nicely engraved with the initial, DV.
OUTER CASE : Diameter 50 mm. Silver hallmarks matching the inner. The hinge and catch are again fine and the case snaps shut. Excellent overall condition with the only damage being a dent to the catch button.