DESCRIPTION:
EPW - David Taylor, 27 Northampton Square, London (listed ca 1851-69), lever fusee in cabriolet case, 63mm, massive 18K original pair case that can be arranged in OF or HC format, crowned "18" stamp in addition to lion passant, casemaker mark "T.J.M," later listed in Birmingham for manufacturer Thomas J Mercer in Coventry, KWKS, WE-SSD, lever escapement, 13-15J, DES, gilt mvt, s#964 with matching case serial. Gross weight of assembled watch 128.6 dwt (200.0 g). Among the largest of this type seen.
CONDITION:
Mvt: GRO, excellent mvt condition overall, scratches to near mint gilding, nicks and gouges around fusee bushing; dial with light hl center to 12:15, very short light hl over seconds-register; hands near mint were it not for missing flourishes on hour; case shows consistent very light wear, showing the watch to have been kept in HC format for most of its life, with some MFS, no dents or dings, complete detail with light overall reduction; bow tight, thinned at apex; good glass crystal.
ESTIMATE:
$2400
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$3200
PRICE SOLD:
$3600
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