2149/9020

James Smith verge pocket watch in gilt brass pair cases, outer case coated with green shagreen/leather, white dial with Roman numerals and outer 5-minutes Arabic numerals, signed “John Smither, Bramley, Surry”, gilt movement signed Jas Smith London, No 11277. Inner case with maker WB. England c. 1770. Case diam. 38/46 mm.

Presumably the dial is signed with the owner's name and place. It was not uncommon to commission a watch with the owner's name during the 18th century.

Provenance: Private collection

Condition

The watch works, but we do not guarantee for the functionality. Dial centre with minimal chip. Slightly askew stem, repair/reinforcement on the inside of the case. Key included.

Auction

A private collection of pocket watches, 6 December 2021

8 bids

When	Bidder	Bid
6 December at 7:35 pm		3,800 DKK
	(Auto bid)	3,600 DKK
		3,600 DKK
6 December at 7:18 pm		3,400 DKK
	(Auto bid)	3,200 DKK
		3,000 DKK
6 December at 4:26 pm		2,100 DKK
2 December at 5:40 pm		2,000 DKK