About this lot

Description

circa 1790, outer case of tortoiseshell with silver frame, the lid activated by push button, hinged at 9 o'clock, unsigned white dial, 32mm diameter, with black Arabic numerals, copper coloured spade hands and outer minute track, front loading gilt full plate movement, signed JNO FLOWER LONDON 1453, the pierced and engraved balance cock with maidenhead embellishment at the neck, verge escapement with chain fusée, silvered regulation and 4 pinned square baluster pillars, inner case, 40mm diameter with convex crystal, verso plain with winding aperture, inner with undecipherable marks, but probably London assay marks for Sterling silver, presented with the winding key

Outer case: Push button operates satisfactorily and hinge does not appear strained. Small loss to the tortoiseshell around the button and a crack 3/4 of the way over the back.

Inner case: Would benefit from polishing. Some minor denting to the case back and a friction ring where the watch case has rested against the outer case. Cover opens and closes satisfactorily and the hinge does not appear strained. Hallmark rather indistinct.

Crystal: Complete and secure with some minor scratches and chips as to be expected.

Dial: In good condition. Some very minor chips to the very edge and some minor surface scratches all over. Minute hand a little out of shape and with some minor deterioration to the tip.

Movement: Catch opens and snaps shut satisfactorily and the hinge does not appear strained. Movement not currently in working order. Balance wheel moves freely and 'ticks' for one or two seconds before stopping. Hands move freely in both directions.

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