104th Auction
2021/5/22
Lot 185
I. Kover
A very fine London "repoussé" verge pocket watch in a triple case "Diana, the Goddess of Hunting"
Sold
estimated
1.800—3.000 €
Price realized
3.200 €
specific features
Case
Transport case - brass, gilt, leather covered, applied stud decoration. Outer case - 18k gold, finest "repoussé" decoration. Inner case - 18k gold, polished, case maker's punch mark "HD".
Dial
Enamel.
Movement
Full plate movement, chain/fusee, three-arm brass balance.
Diam.54 mm
Circa1760
Ctry.English
Wt.125 g
This exquisite verge pocket watch sits in a fine repousse case which is – due to the protective outer case – in excellent condition. It is decorated with a baroque-style volute frame showing a portrait of Diana, patron of the hunters, in the forest.
In his book Brian Loomes lists I. Kover as watchmaker in London from 1720 to 1760.