Underpainted horn cased verge

verge watch, in a nicely underpainted horn pair case.

MOVEMENT : A gilt verge movement, with well engraved and pierced balance cock, with a mask to the neck. Four square baluster pillars, and a silver regulator disk.

Running well, and in good condition.

Signed J. Williamson, LONDON.

DIAL : A white enamel dial, in very good condition.
No repairs, and just some very light scratches, mostly near the centre.

Fine matching gilt arrowhead hands.

INNER CASE : Gilt brass, with maker’s mark IB.
In good condition though with wear to the gilding. The hinge is fine and the bezel snaps shut correctly. The high dome crystal is fine.

OUTER CASE : A wonderful gilt brass pair case with underpainted horn covering. Matching marker’s mark to the inner.

The bezel and back are both decorated with a seaweed pattern, with a framed scene on the back showing a farming scene Beautifully painted, with a lot of detail and gold highlights.

The hinge and catch are complete and the case snaps shut. The catch button is worn though functional.

The horn is in good condition, with fine colours.

On the back there are a few scratches and a chip at the image of the tree (top left). There are about 18 pins missing from the pique work.

On the bezel, there is no horn missing, and a crack at the neck. There are about 24 pins missing.