London Doctor’s Dial Watch

A London silver pair cased verge watch with ‘Doctor’s dial’ having an offset dial for the time, and a subsidiary for seconds.

MOVEMENT : Gilded verge fusee movement with engraved balance cock. Bosley regulator, blued screws and start/start lever at 4.

All in very good condition and running well. The stop lever operates correctly.

Signed Chas. Maitland, London and dated 1817.

DIAL : The white enamel dial has a large offset dial towards the top for the time and an overlapping subsidiary dial lower down for seconds.

It is in very good condition with just one very light hairline running from the edge at 1, towards the centre.

Gilt hands.

INNER CASE : Silver with hallmarks for London, 1816 and maker’s mark EF.

In excellent condition throughout. The very high dome bull’s eye crystal is fine. The hinge and catch are good and the bezel closes properly.

OUTER CASE : Silver with matching hallmarks and maker’s mark to the inner.

Again in excellent condition throughout. The hinge, catch and button are fine and the case closes correctly.