111st Auction
2024/11/16
Lot 241
Robert & Peter Higgs
A collection of 4 London verge pocket watches in multiple cases
A rare London verge pocket watch in a triple case
A rare London verge pocket watch in a triple case
Sold
estimated
2.200—3.000 €
Price realized
3.000 €
specific features
Case
Protective case - silver, applied leather with stud decoration. Outer and inner case - silver, smooth, case maker's punch mark "TL" with star above (possibly Thomas Layton of London), movement protection cap.
Dial
Enamel.
Movement
Fine full plate movement, chain/fusee, five-arm brass balance.
Case no.3845
Diam.56 mm
Circa1765
Ctry.England
Wt.139 g
According to Brian Loomes, Robert Higgs worked at Sweetings Alley in 1743; he later formed a partnership with Evans and also with Peter Higgs around 1770. He was a member of the Clockmakers‘ Company from 1750 to 1769.