David Lestourgeon, London, a silver verge pocket watch, circ...

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£2,300

David Lestourgeon, London, a silver verge pocket watch, circa 1700, French silver pair case, plain outer form enclosing a silver matted dial with enamelled Roman numerals, outer minutes, calendar aperture at 12 o'clock, the centre signed and engraved with birds, signed engraved back plate with pendulous balance wheel, scroll pierced and tapered square pillars, 53mm diameter
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Light pinprick dents to the outer bezel. Minor knocks and scratches consistent with age. The inner case has a repair to the stem, which may be a replacement. Some slight wear round the edge of the inner case and a repair around the button on the inner case, this may be a replacement. The dial is generally good. The movement has scratches to the back plate, particularly through the winged mask of the cock plate. Scratches around the winding spigot. The watch currently ticks when wound.