Fine Late 18thc. London Verge
Stock No. 1796
Isaac Rogers
London, 1796
Silver pair cases, 57 mm
Verge escapement
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This is a fine London watch, in silver pair cases, with a verge escapement, all in particularly fine condition.
MOVEMENT : Gilded fusee verge movement, with engraved and pierced balance cock. Four round pillars.
Signed and numbered (20,203). The removable gilt brass dustcap has matching signature and serial number. All in exceptionally fine original condition and running well.
DIAL : White enamel dial, in good condition. Just one chip on the edge between 10 and 11, and a hairline around the edge between 8 and 9..
Fine matching gold hands (probably original), in excellent condition.
INNER CASE : Silver, hallmarked for London, 1795, maker’s mark JC.
In very good condition throughout. The high dome bull’s eye crystal is fine.
OUTER CASE : Silver, with hallmarks matching the inner.
Again in excellent condition throughout.