2149/9043

Thomas Austen verge pocket watch in silver pair cases, white dial with Roman numerals, encircled by painted polychrome scenery with carpenters, gilt movement signed Thos Austen, Challock, No. 50. Inner case hallmarked London 1781, maker TG and numbered 5609, outer case unmarked. Kent c. 1781. Case diam. 42/48 mm.

Provenance: Private collection

Thomas Austen is listed in Challock, Kent. He was born in 1733, married in 1785 and died in 1805.

Condition

The watch works, but we do not guarantee for the functionality. Pendant reattached. Outer case possibly not original, worn catch button. Key included.

Auction

A private collection of pocket watches, 6 December 2021

8 bids

When	Bidder	Bid
6 December at 7:44 pm	(Auto bid)	2,400 DKK
6 December at 7:44 pm		2,300 DKK
6 December at 7:43 pm		2,200 DKK
	(Auto bid)	2,100 DKK
		2,000 DKK
6 December at 5:30 pm		1,600 DKK
5 December at 10:28 pm		1,550 DKK
2 December at 5:53 pm		1,500 DKK