£2,600
J Hovenschiold, Stockholm, a Swedish 18ct gold open-face pocket watch, circa 1780, no.150, the verge fusee movement with a pierced crowned initialled cock, polished steel end-piece and linear regulation indicator, signed, J Hovenschiold, Stockholm, white enamel dial with black Arabic numerals rose cut diamond dividers and hands, outer 60 minute band, single winding aperture, the two piece case with indistinct Swedish marks, PS marker, stamped 18k, 52mm diameter, 105.8g gross, See Baille, G.H., Watchmakers and Clockmakers of the World where three J Hovenschiold, Stockholm, are recorded between 1767 and 1820, later fitted box
Dial with many repairs and chip losses, movement clean and clear but not currently working, diamonds and hands good and clear case with age and use marks scratches etc
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