Salisbury “doctor’s” dial watch

A provincial ‘doctors’ verge, in large gilt brass pair cases.

MOVEMENT : A gilt fusee movement, with verge escapement, engraved and pierced balance cock, four round pillars, blues screws and Tompion type regulator.

A steel lever under the dial at 4 allows the movement to be stopped and restarted.

Signed Jn. Troke, Salisbury and numbered 7050.

Running a little fast (gaining vabout 3 minutes per hour). The stop lever is working correctly.

DIAL : A fine white enamel dial, with large subsidiary seconds.

In good condition, with a few light scratches, but no repairs or other damage.

Gilt hour and minute hands, with blued steel seconds.

INNER CASE : Gilt metal with maker’s mark WR.

In good condition, with just some light wear to the gilding on the outer surfaces (mainly the stem and bow). The bezel snaps shut correctly.

The high dome crystal is good though there are some nibbles right on the edge at 5.

OUTER CASE : A gilt metal outer case, with maker’s mark matching the inner.

It is in good condition, though the gilding on the back has almost totally worn off. The hinge and catch are good, and the case snaps shut correctly. The catch button is worn.

John Troke is listed in Salisbury around 1800.