Lot 545 , A George II 22ct gold pair cased key wind verge pocket watch, by Charles Page, London

A George II 22ct gold pair cased key wind verge pocket watch, by Charles Page, London

A George II 22ct gold pair cased key wind verge pocket watch, by Charles Page, London,
the outer case embossed with maiden playing the lyre, peacock and greyhound in garden scene amid scrolls, with Roman and Arabic dial, the signed movement with pierced and mask engraved cock, with key, outer case diameter 49mm, inner case diameter 44mm, gross weight 102.5 grams, inner case hallmarked for London, 1743.

£2,000-3,000

Condition:
Button for case detached/broken but present, so case doesn't shut properly. Two tiny holes within the outer case decoration. Decoration on outer case a little tired in places. Dents around the perimeter of the inner case base and minor surface scratches on the back. Scratches to the glass. Small chip to the dial edge between 2 & 3. Loss to the black paint in '60'. Tiny chip to dial edge between 6 & 7. Watch ticks when wound.

Sold for £2,200