MOVEMENT : Fully signed (Rich Ovingham, London and numbered 22587). Gilded verge movement with engraved and pierced balance cock. Excellent original condition and running well.

DIAL : 36 mm, white enamel. There are light surface scratches but no hairlines, chips or repairs. Nice original 18th century steel beetle and poker hands.

INNER CASE : 41 mm. London hallmarks for 1773, maker RP. In fine condition throughout, though the pendant has been reattached to the case. The high dome crystal is good with no chips, but again a few scratches.

OUTER CASE : 49.25 mm. Matching hallmarks to the inner. In excellent condition throughout. The hinge, catch and catch button are fine and the catch snaps shut nicely. Very nicely engraved memorial on the back.

Richard Ovingham is listed in London in 1773.