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Index No. A5021 Miniature Gold And Enamel English Verge
A rare miniature18th Century English verge in a gold and enamel consular case. Very small deep full plate fire gilt movement with round pillars. Pierced and engraved cock, Plain three arm steel balance, blue steel spiral hairspring. Winding through the white enamel dial, Roman and Arabic numerals, gilt hands. Small gold consular case with engraved bezels. The back covered with fully restored dark blue translucent enamel over an engine turned ground.
SignedDavid Mare - London
ConditionCirca 1780
CaseVery good.
DialExcellent apart from one small surface chip near the edge. Diameter 23 mm
MovementVery good, the plate for a silver regulator disc replaced. Depth 7 mm
A very rare watch. English watchmakers produced very few miniature watches. The movement of this one is only 16 mm across the dial.
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