Lot 132 , A gold pair cased repousse verge watch, Benjamin Pullan (II) Leeds, No.440, diameter 4.8cm

A gold pair cased repousse verge watch, Benjamin Pullan (II) Leeds, No.440, diameter 4.8cm

A gold pair cased repousse verge watch, Benjamin Pullan (II) Leeds, No.440, verge movement with fusee, the inner case hallmarked T.L., London 1769, the outer case with repousse classical scene, white enamel dial, diameter 4.8cm
Estimate £700-1,000

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The bow has been replaced with a base metal example, thumbpiece mostly missing, some wear to the back of the outer case with holes showing to the left side, catch still works, hinge intact, outer case looks not to be hallmarked, inside slight rubbing to the glass, dial again with a little rubbing and specking, one tiny crack showing near 8 o'clock, but effectively good order, gold hands probably original, back of the inner case initialled RB, pillar joined to the top of the case has been re-soldered, looks a little frail, hallmarked to the inside of the case with makers name to the dust cover and movement, movement not going.


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Sold for £1,300