104th Auction
2021/5/22
Lot 184
John Curtis
A rare London high relief repoussé verge pocket watch in a triple case "The return of the prodigal son"
estimated
4.500—7.000 €
Price realized
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specific features
Case
Transport case - brass/gilt, applied shagreen with stud decoration, glazed. Outer case - 22k gold, chased mythological scene in high relief. Inner case - 22k gold, case maker's punch mark "IW".
Dial
Enamel.
Movement
Full plate movement, keywind, chain/fusee, three-arm steel balance.
Diam.54 mm
Circa1784
Ctry.English
Wt.116 g
This exquisitely finished pocket watch has a very ornamental, intricately chased outer case of supreme haptic quality, with individual figures that have a unique three-dimensional depth. The back shows the Parable of the Lost Son, which is illustrated with numerous figures, among them a saddled camel.