18thc.  silver pair cases

Silver pair cases.

INNER CASE : Silver. Diameter 44.5 mm, inner diameter 38.5 mm, inner depth to dial plate base 13 mm.

Hallmarks for silver, Birmingham 1795, maker’s mark HH.

There are a few light bruises to the back, but otherwise all in good condition. The bezel snaps shut and the high dome crystal is fine.

OUTER CASE : Silver. Diameter 53.5 mm.

Hallmarks and maker’s mark matching the inner.

The silver is again in good condition with just a couple of small bruises on the back near the neck. The hinge and catch are fine and the case snaps shut, but the catch button has worn down.

The case maker is probably Henry Harding of Coventry.