Stock No. : 0791

Sumerville
Preston, 1824
Silver pair cases
Verge movement

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Verge movement and enamel/gilt “Keep me clean… ” dial. The dial is in unusually fine condition (these are very prone to hairlines across the enamel chapter).

MOVEMENT : The gilded verge fusee movement is signed and numbered (53709). It is in good condition and is running well.

DIAL : 47 mm. The beautiful white enamel and gilt brass dial is in perfect condition with the rim engraved “KEEP ME CLEAN AND USE ME WELL – AND I TO YOU THE TRUTH WILL TELL”.

INNER CASE : Diameter 50.75mm. Hallmarked for Birmingham, 1824, maker JH. The case is in very good condition with just a couple of very light small bruises on the back. The high dome bull’s eye crystal has some very small chips around the edge. The hinge is fine and the case closes nicely.

OUTER CASE : Diameter 57mm. Matching hallmarks to the inner. Good overall condition with just 3 tiny dents in the back. The hinge and catch are fine and the case snaps shut nicely.