English 18K Open Face Pocket Watch by Rundell & Bridge
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
Circa 1790
This English open face pocket watch dates to circa 1790 and is attributed by the seller to Rundell & Bridge of London. The 18K yellow gold hinged case features an enameled decorative bezel in cobalt blue with scrollwork details, along with an engraved swag and tassel design on the winding stem.
Its white convex porcelain dial is fitted with Arabic numerals, gold arrow hands, and an aperture for key winding located above six o'clock. According to the source, the internal movement is a key-wound fusee signed 'Rundell & Bridge London' with a pierced balance cock.
Evidence at a glance
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- Catalogue references
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Open-face pocket watch
- Circa Date
- Circa 1790
- Case Material
- 18K yellow gold
- Place recorded
- United Kingdom
- Winding Method
- Key wind
- Maker Attribution
- Rundell & Bridge
- Movement Mechanism
- Fusee movement
- Movement Signature
- Rundell & Bridge London
- Maker / attribution
- Rundell & Bridge
Design
- Visible features
- • Convex white dial with Arabic numerals and dot minute markers • Gold-toned arrow hands • Key-wind aperture positioned above the 6 o'clock mark • Gilt bezel with cobalt blue enamel and foliate border decoration • Winding pendant neck engraved with swag and tassel motifs, topped by an oval bow
- Dial and Case Construction
- The timepiece is an open-face pocket watch featuring an 18K yellow gold hinged case. The front is framed by a decorative bezel ornamented with cobalt blue enamel and foliate border motifs, while the winding stem displays engraved swag and tassel detailing topped by an oval bow. The watch is fitted with a convex white porcelain dial marked with Arabic numerals and dot minute markers along the periphery. Time is indicated by gold-toned arrow hands, and a key-winding aperture is positioned directly above the 6 o'clock mark.
- Attribution and Source Context
- The source attributes the watch to Rundell & Bridge of London, describing them as jewelers to King George III, and dates the piece to circa 1790. Hallmarks, case maker initials, escapement configuration, and internal movement serial numbers are not recorded in this source documentation.
- Reported Movement and Reverse Decoration
- According to the seller description, the watch houses an intricate key-wind fusee movement with artistic piercing on the balance cock and rate adjuster. The movement is reported as signed 'Rundell & Bridge London'. The seller also notes that the reverse features cobalt blue enamel over a finely engraved back plate, and that the watch includes an original presentation box and winding key. However, the movement, case reverse, and accessories are not visible in the provided frontal image.
Identification
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: Movement and reverse caseback are not visible in the provided image; movement details and signature rely on seller description.
- Research required: Original presentation box and key reported by the seller are not shown.