A58/600
GOLD POCKET WATCH
England, London, Manchester, Thomas and John Barton,
2nd half of the 18th century
Baroque gold (Au 840/1000) pocket watch in double case. Signed and dated: T. & J. Barton / Manchester 1780. Ø of dial 50 mm, with outer case Ø 60 mm, gross weight 116,8 g, Au ca 43 g. Outer case decorated with wrought relief with figurative scene. White enamel dial with black Arabic numerals for hours. Fully functional movement. Hallmarks: fineness (lion) and municipal inspection (London), „Q“ - date 1771, master’s mark „HPC(?)“.
Condition B.
Working, including key.
Assay Office certificate.