Lot 783 , A George III two-colour gold open face keywind pocket watch by J. P. King, Kingsland,

A George III two-colour gold open face keywind pocket watch by J. P. King, Kingsland, with Roman dial and carnelian set watch key
Estimate £300-500

The watch was passed down through the vendor's mother family (Arnold) from Jane Elizabeth Elson who married into the family in 1835 Her father was a merchant associated with the East India Company., who we know died by 1821. He was given a number of presents in India at his retirement, including this gold watch, presented by the father of Bahadar Shah (last of the Moguls).




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Sold for £300