John May

Name: John May Silver and Gold-plated Germany | NVK Auction 88: Art | Antiques | Design | Lot 1250
Brand: John May
SKU: 12942172
Availability: InStock

Description

Spindle pocket watch John May, London, 1st century

Spindle pocket watch John May, London, 1st quarter of the 18th century, gold-plated sterling silver, approx. 194.88 g, case and casing partly openwork, finely engraved, relief-shaped dial with Roman and Arabic numerals, striking mechanism on bell, hour and quarter hour strike, casing hallmarked: "HR", dial marked "May London", with watch key, D: approx. 5.8 cm (with casing). Signs of age. Not tested for functionality.

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