105th Auction
2021/11/13
Lot 353
James ThorntonDiana
A collection of 4 verge pocket watches and 1 pocket watch with cylinder escapament housed in double-cases
A double-cased London verge pocket watch with "repoussé" ornamentation "Diana, the Goddess of Hunting"
A double-cased London verge pocket watch with "repoussé" ornamentation "Diana, the Goddess of Hunting"
Sold
estimated
4.500—5.000 €
Price realized
8.200 €
specific features
Case
Outer case - 18 K gold, "repoussé" decoration, open-worked. Inner case - 18 K gold, polished.
Dial
Enamel.
Movement
Full plate movement, chain/fusee, three-arm steel balance.
Diam.47 mm
Circa1771
Ctry.England
Wt.96 g
This exquisite pocket watch has a striking, very ornamental outer case of supreme haptic quality. The back is decorated with an intricately chased scene showing Diana, the Goddess of Hunting. The figures have a striking presence against the background and seem almost three-dimensional.