Lot 855 , A George III gilt metal and tortoiseshell triple case verge pocket watch for the Turkish market, by Ralph Gout, London,

A George III gilt metal and tortoiseshell triple case verge pocket watch for the Turkish market, by Ralph Gout, London, the signed dial with Turkish chapter and beetle and poker hands, case maker, James Richards (1793-1808), with brass carrying case and albertina.
Estimate £300-500

Both sides of the outer case have small knocks and dents and one side has a split/hole. There are three studs missing from the back of the tortoiseshell case and all the studs have wear to the gilding. There are a few minor scratches to the back of the tortoiseshell also. There are 13 studs missing from the front. There is also a split to the tortoiseshell also. The next inner case has visible wear to the back and a couple of minor dings. Case of watch has visible wear to the back and sides, mainly the sides. Small chip to edge of dial. Watch ticks then stops. We cannot guarantee any of the watches to be in working order.


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Sold for £600