Silver Champleve Dial Calendar, c. 1710

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Step back in time with the exquisite “Silver Champleve Dial Calendar – Circa 1710,” a testament to the artistry and craftsmanship of 18th-century English horology. This remarkable verge pocket watch, signed by the renowned Thos Smoult of Lancaster, is encased in a stunning silver pair case that houses a deep full plate fire gilt movement, complete with Egyptian pillars and a fusee and chain mechanism. The intricate details of the watch, from its pierced and engraved winged cock to the steel coqueret and foot, exude elegance and sophistication. The champleve dial, signed in silver, features an engraved brass edge, Roman and Arabic numerals, and a small circular aperture for the gilt date indication, all complemented by blue steel beetle and poker hands. The matching silver pair cases, adorned with a silver pendant and stirrup bow, bear the maker’s mark “TB” with a coronet, adding to the watch’s historical significance. With a diameter of 54mm and a depth of 16.5mm, this unique timepiece not only serves as a functional calendar but also as a valuable addition to any discerning collector’s assemblage. This is a stunning 18th-century English verge pocket watch with a champleve dial that has a calendar feature. The watch has a silver pair case and features a deep full plate fire gilt movement with Egyptian pillars. It has a fusee and chain with a worm and wheel barrel set up between the plates. The winged cock is pierced and engraved with a mask, while the steel coqueret and pierced and engraved foot add to the watch’s elegant appeal. The balance is made of plain steel and features a silver regulator disc. The dial is made of signed silver champleve and has an engraved brass edge. The watch also has a small circular aperture for the gilt date indication, Roman and Arabic numerals, blue steel beetle, and poker hands. The silver pair cases match and feature a silver pendant and stirrup bow with the maker’s mark “TB” and a coronet above it. This unique pocket watch is one-of-a-kind and was signed by Thos Smoult in Lancaster in the 1710s. Its diameter measures 54mm, and its depth is 16.5mm. This watch would certainly make a valuable addition to any collection. Signed Thos Smoult – Lancaster Circa 1710 Diameter 54 mm Depth 16.5mm