Cogs and Pieces

Description

Anon., English. 1854
Silver pair cases
57.75 mm
Verge movement


MOVEMENT Gilt verge movement, with engraved and pierced balance cock. Unsigned but numbered (5388). Good condition and running well.

DIAL Wonderful enamel and gilt “Keep me clean” dial. This is in fine condition, which is very rare as these dials usually have at least one crack across the enamel chapter ring. The gilt rim is engraved with

KEEP ME CLEAN AND USE ME WELL
AND I TO YOU THE TRUTH WILL TELL.

INNER CASE Silver, hallmarked for Birmingham 1854, maker's mark RN. The case snaps shut nicely and the silver is in very good condition except for one sleeve missing from the hinge. The crystal is fine with no damage.

OUTER CASE Heavy silver case, with matching hallmarks to the inner. The hinge and catch are fine and the case shuts correctly. The silver has just a few very light scratches but generally in very good condition.

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