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Lot 581
Two Repousse Pair Cased Verge Pocket Watches, signed Wm Byfield, London, circa 1780, gilt fusee movement signed and numbered 2904, later enamel dial, later hands, plain gilt metal inner case, outer gilt metal repousse case, back cover with two classical figures within a scroll frame, 48mm wide, the second, signed Brown, London, 1763, gilt fusee movement signed and numbered 3128, pierced balance bridge, square baluster pillars, later enamel dial, later hands, plain inner case with a London hallmark, outer white metal repousse case, back cover with classical figures and a scroll and floral border, 53mm wide 28.12.17, the first. The gilt metal surfaces are rubbed and discoloured, later bow and pendant, case back with small splits and the figures are rubbed and worn, later dial with one hairline crack, later hands, movement winding smoothly, movement in going order. The second, Both inner and outer cases with surface scratches and dents, outer case back with several small holes, central scene is rubbed and worn to the figures, outer case bezel with small holes in parts, outer case hinge with play, inner case maker's mark is rubbed, later dial with scratches and small chips to the centre, later hands, movement needs cleaning, movement is fully wound and not working.
