S. Mery, London - n°5784 - Earlier than 1850

Charming and elegant onion-shaped watch with a double silver case from the 18th century, signed S. Mery, No. 5784, of London workmanship, with a cuckoo movement.

This magnificent onion pocket watch features a double removable silver case, with an enamel dial that is white. The hours are indicated with painted Roman numerals, and the minutes with Arabic numerals, thanks to the two Louis XV hands.
The case is skillfully decorated with a charming genre scene featuring a couple and an angel surrounded by vegetal motifs, showcasing the unparalleled craftsmanship of 18th-century English watchmakers.
This ravishing, intricately carved silver watch will bring happiness to a collector.
The watch is working
Total gross weight: 92.7 g - ø: 40 mm inner case and ø: 48 mm
outer casing