2149/9040

George Prior verge pocket watch in sterling silver and shell triple cases, made for the Turkish market, white dial with Ottoman numerals, signed George Prior London, gilt movement signed Geo Prior London, serial no. 32609. Inner cases both hallmarked with maker IR, London 1804 and 1814. Outer case of brass and shell with silver rims and pliqué pins. Case diam. 48/59/70 mm.

Provenance: Private collection

George Prior is registered in London 1765–1812. The son Edward Prior succeeded the father. Both specialized in pocket watches for the oriental market.

Condition

The watch works, but we do not guarantee for the functionality. Dial with two minor haircracks. Slightly loose pendant. Bezel missing a piece of shell near the catch, back case with slightly larger crack.

Auction

A private collection of pocket watches, 6 December 2021

18 bids

When	Bidder	Bid
6 December at 7:34 pm		7,500 DKK
	(Auto bid)	7,000 DKK
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6 December at 7:21 pm		6,500 DKK
	(Auto bid)	6,000 DKK
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6 December at 5:14 pm		5,500 DKK
	(Auto bid)	5,000 DKK
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6 December at 5:13 pm	(Auto bid)	4,600 DKK
6 December at 5:13 pm		4,400 DKK
6 December at 4:39 pm		4,200 DKK
6 December at 1:51 pm		4,000 DKK
4 December at 12:24 am		3,800 DKK
4 December at 12:23 am	(Auto bid)	3,600 DKK
4 December at 12:23 am		3,600 DKK
3 December at 4:40 pm		3,200 DKK
2 December at 5:50 pm		3,000 DKK