London Silver & Shagreen Triple Cased Verge

A late 18thc. verge watch, in fine silver and shagreen cases.

MOVEMENT : Gilt verge movement, with engraved and pierced balance cock showing a mask to the neck. Four square pillars and silver regulator disk.

In good condition. The winding square is a little worn but the key provided fits and winds. Running well.

Signed Jas. Donbroy, London and numbered 10485.

DIAL : A white enamel dial, in very good condition, with just some very light scratches.

Good early steel beetle and poker hands

INNER CASE : Silver, hallmarked for London 1771 with marker’s mark TP.
Very nicely engraved with owner’s name and date on the back :
Sam Doughty
1776

In good condition, though the stem and bow are replacements.
The hinge is fine and the bezel snaps shut correctly. The high dome bull’s eye crystal is fine.

MIDDLE CASE : Silver, with hallmarks matching the inner.
The bezel and back are profusely engraved, with a cartouche to the centre of the back, containing a worn monogram.

Again the silver is in good condition, with some wear to the engraving. The hinge and catch are fine and the case snaps shut correctly. The catch button has worn down but is functional.

OUTER CASE : A silver and brass outer case with a bright green shagreen covering.

In excellent condition, with a wonderfully bright green colour to the shagreen, and all of the pins of the pique work present. The silver elements (rims and catch button) are fine and the bezel snaps shut correctly.

The pins appear to be original and not replaced, and the shagreen therefore also original.