Stock No. : 0283
Thomas Harris
London, c1740
Gilt pair cases
Verge movement
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MOVEMENT : Nicely gilded movement with beautifully engraved and pierced, winged balance cock. The movement is signed (Tho Harris) and numbered (778). The movement is in good condition, with the gilding still bright and is running well.
DIAL : The later (probably early 19th c), white enamel dial is 36 mm in diameter and in excellent condition with no damage or repairs.
INNER CASE : Good condition with some loss to the gilding on the back, bow and pendant, but no dents or other damage. The hinge is fine, though the case doesn’t snap shut. Nice high dome bull’s eye crystal in excellent condition.
OUTER CASE : In good condition with even wear to the gilding, but no dents. The hinge and catch are fine and the case snaps shut nicely. The catch release button is worn down.