A SILVER AND TORTOISESHELL TRIPLE-CASED VERGE POCKET WATCH FOR THE TURKISH MARKET BY EDWARD PRIOR, LONDON
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
Circa 1780
A SILVER AND TORTOISESHELL TRIPLE-CASED VERGE POCKET WATCH FOR THE TURKISH MARKET BY EDWARD PRIOR, LONDON Circa 1780 Housed in three nested cases, this verge watch features an inner silver case fitted with a pierced and finely engraved gilt movement.
The backplate displays scrolling foliate openwork, blued screws, and a small enamel regulator dial, alongside the signature Edward Prior, London and the serial number 9978. The middle case is silver, its interior struck with multiple hallmarks and retaining its original pinned hinge. The outermost case is of tortoiseshell with radiating pressed decoration to the reverse, the exterior enriched with white metal studs arranged in circular patterns.
Opening to reveal the dial within the middle case, the white enamel face is set with Turkish-style numerals, paired with ornate pierced hands and enclosed by a gilt and tortoiseshell bezel adorned with small applied studs. The outer protective case is lined with worn red velvet and retains its brass hinge and clasp.
Evidence at a glance
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- Photograph views
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- Catalogue references
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Physical characteristics
- Material (listing wording)
- SILVER AND TORTOISESHELL
- Dimensions or weight (listing wording)
- Diameter: 4cm
Identification
- Source note
- Auction-house description published on Invaluable. Attribution and measurements are the auction house’s statements about the photographed example; independent type authentication remains research required.
- Listing object ID
- 201424947
Catalogue references
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Research required
- Independent confirmation of type attribution and auction-house statements remains research required.