Lot 531 , A George III silver pair cased keywind verge pocket watch by John Hudson, Nottingham,

A George III silver pair cased keywind verge pocket watch by John Hudson, Nottingham, with Arabic dial and signed movement with pierced foliate cock and numbered 158, case hallmarked for London, 1790.
Estimate £200-300

The outer case is quite tarnished and there is a black mark? to the case also. The case opening button is very worn. The glass is quite scratched and worn. The dial is damaged between 3 & 6 in the form of hairline cracks. There is also a small chip between 5 & 6. The dial is scratched in at least two places, along with some minor nicks. The hands differ (replaced?). The watch is not ticking. We cannot guarantee any of the watches to be in working order. Hallmarks on both cases clear.


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Sold for £200