Description
The mahogany case has some dry age splits to the veneer on the front door and appears to have been refinished long ago. The signed porcelain dial is perfect and is surrounded by a finely engraved and gilded mask; the moon style hands are original. The heavy plated chain drive fusee movement, has a pure English lever platform on top with a 3-spoke mono metallic balance; both movement and dial are signed Williamson, Royal Exchange, London. Rear door lock intact and retains original key; front lock is missing latch (friction holds it closed just fine). A very elegant timepiece; compare to following lot. Height 8.5 inches
Record courtesy of R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts