Multi Dial Gilt Chinese Market Verge, 1790

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The “MULTI DIAL GILT CHINESE MARKET VERGE - 1790” is a remarkable late 18th-century English verge watch, meticulously crafted by the esteemed J Brockbank. This exquisite timepiece features a regulator calendar dial encased in a luxurious stone-set gilt metal pair of cases, epitomizing the elegance and precision of the era. The full plate fire gilt movement is complemented by a signed and numbered gilt dust cover, a beautifully pierced and engraved masked cock, and a silver regulator disc. The watch’s intricate mechanics include a fusee and chain, a plain three-arm steel balance, and a blue steel spiral hairspring, ensuring its enduring functionality. The white enamel regulator dial is adorned with two additional subsidiaries for the age of the moon and day of the month, a central gold arrow hand for the minutes in Arabic numerals, hours at twelve in Roman numerals, and continuous seconds below. The gilt pair cases are a testament to fine craftsmanship, featuring a plain gilt inner case and an outer case with chased and engraved gilt bezels, each set with a single row of green and red stones. The back of the watch is artistically set with a restored scene of a spilt basket of fruit and birds, complete with a concealed hinge. This watch, designed for the Chinese market during the late 18th century, is a stunning showcase of J Brockbank’s skill and attention to detail, making it a cherished addition to any discerning collector’s ensemble. This is a late 18th Century English verge watch created by J Brockbank and featuring a regulator calendar dial in a stone set gilt metal pair of cases. The full plate fire gilt movement has a signed and numbered gilt dust cover, along with a pierced and engraved masked cock and a silver regulator disc. The watch also boasts a fusee and chain, as well as a plain three arm steel balance and a blue steel spiral hairspring. The white enamel regulator dial features two additional subsidiaries for the age of the moon and day of the month, with a central gold arrow hand for the minutes in Arabic numerals, the hours at twelve in Roman numerals, and continuous seconds below. The gilt pair cases include a plain gilt inner case and an outer case with chased and engraved gilt bezels, each set with a single row of green and red stones. The back is set with a restored scene of a spilt basket of fruit and birds, and features a concealed hinge. This watch is an example of a timepiece that was made for sale on the Chinese market during the late 18th Century. It is a stunning piece that showcases J Brockbank’s skill and attention to detail, and is sure to be a cherished addition to any collection. Signed J Brockbank London Circa 1790 Diameter 57 mm Depth 14 mm