An english spindle pocket watch
John Worke London, 1760-85
Lot-No. 521
London, 1770-71. Silver case, marked, MM: "GH". White enamel dial (partly haircracks) behind glass with black roman numerals and arab. numerals for seconds, golden hands. Gilded movement, numb. 12205 and marked "In Norke London", spindle movement with balance wheel and hair spring, adjusted in the silver case with hinge (Comp. Jackson, p. 87; Baillie). Diameter 43 mm, weight c. 80 g. 1 key.
John Worke: An english spindle pocket watch
An english spindle pocket watch
Lot-No. 521
London, 1770-71. Silver case, marked, MM: "GH". White enamel dial (partly haircracks) behind glass with black roman numerals and arab. numerals for seconds, golden hands. Gilded movement, numb. 12205 and marked "In Norke London", spindle movement with balance wheel and hair spring, adjusted in the silver case with hinge (Comp. Jackson, p. 87; Baillie). Diameter 43 mm, weight c. 80 g. 1 key.