Em. How - London - Unknown - Earlier than 1850

Elegant English pocket watch from the eighteenth century, datable approximately to 1760–1770, with a movement signed “Em. How - London”, characterized by refined mechanical workmanship and decorative features typical of English watchmaking of the period.

The watch features a solid gold case, with historical assay marks visible on the inside, the exact fineness not determined. It is accompanied by an outer gold case with a red fabric lining, also included in the sale.

The white enamel dial presents elegant black Roman numerals, minute track around the edge, and the original finely worked hands. It remains in good condition, with slight signs of age. It should be noted that the hour hand is bent.

Particularly interesting is the fusee movement wound by key, with gilded plate, elaborately engraved balance bridge with vegetal motifs, blued screws, and a small silvered sector for regulating the rate. The movement bears the signature of the London watchmaker and the number 80.

The watch is functional: key-wound operation works regularly and the movement holds a charge. Daily accuracy has not been tested and the date of the last service is unknown.

The case bears signs of age compatible with the object's antiquity. The lids and hinges open and close correctly; the glass shows light superficial scratches.

Era: second half of the eighteenth century, circa 1760–1770
Signature: Em. How, London
Movement: key-wound mechanical
Case: solid gold
Diameter: 42 mm
Thickness: 25 mm
Gross weight: approx. 112 g
Conditions: functioning, with signs of age
Accessories: outer gold case with red interior and key

On the back there is a label already affixed at the time of purchase, referring to a dating around 1760–1770 and to London in 1991.

An interesting specimen of eighteenth-century English horology, appreciated for the refinement of the engraved movement, the construction of the case, and the presence of the outer case.

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