A GEORGE III JEWELLED GOLD AND SILVER-MOUNTED HARDSTONE NECESSAIRE WITH WATCH

Lot 13
02.07.2024 17:00UTC +00:00
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Lot 13 | A GEORGE III JEWELLED GOLD AND SILVER-MOUNTED HARDSTONE NECESSAIRE WITH WATCH
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£ 120 000 – 180 000
A GEORGE III JEWELLED GOLD AND SILVER-MOUNTED HARDSTONE NECESSAIRE WITH WATCH
BY JAMES COX, LONDON, CIRCA 1770
Rectangular casket on four jewelled winged dolphin feet, formed of agate panels in gold cage-work chased with foliate scrolls and set with coloured pastes musical trophies and flower sprays, the hinged cover with hinged handle formed of two dolphins and applied on the back with a hinged easel support ; the first lid set with a mirror in frame chased with stylised shells on trelliswork and opening to reveal five compartments with rock crystal boxes and gold lids set with paste, and underneath a small tray fitted with gilt-steel manicure tools and later spoon; the upper concealed lid opening to reveal a watch with white enamel dial surrounded by rotating jewelled roundels within a silver plaque chased with scale-work, the tapering rims chased with scrolls, foliage and flowers, with two train spring barrel movement, the going train with verge and balance wheel escapement and regulation on the dial mask, the second train for the automata, with start/stop lever to bezel frame, the inside of the lid with later mirror, the watch signed Ja.s Cox / London, the plate underneath the watch scratched No 2 II, the frame of the watch scratched No 2, the sides scratched Front No 2, one front foot stamped I and the other I2, with two keys both later replacements, in later wood box
3 ¾ in. (9,6 cm.) long; 3 in. (7,5 cm.) wide and 4 ¼ in. (10,8 cm.) high over handle
gross weight 29 oz. 12 dwt. (921 gr.)




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Sir John Keswick K.C.M.G. (1906-1982) and Clare, Lady Keswick (1905-1998), then by descent.
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