#164 • Thomas Tompion, verge fusee, 56mm

Part of 260528 - "Spring Featured Auction" Horology, Jewelry & Coins - May 7-28 (live auction by Jones & Horan Auctions)

High bid $13,000.00

Status: Sold

EPW - Thomas Tompion, London, verge fusee, 56mm, silver OF pair cases bearing incuse "W S" for casemaker William Sherwood, signed silver champlevé dial with upper cartouche surrounded by putti with garland, KWKS (key not included with this lot), verge escapement, gilt mvt with pierced, foliate scrolled, and winged balance cock, s#896. One of horology's most important figures, Thomas Tompion (born 1639, died 1713) is often referred to as the "Father of English Clockmaking" and played a foundational role in introducing the hairspring to watchmaking. CONDITION: Mvt: Running, excellent cosmetic mvt condition overall, some scratches and fine scratches; excellent dial; excellent hands; outer case shows light wear, an attractive moderate patina, some scattered dings, latch spring broken and partially missing so case does not secure shut, button present with small area of material loss at center; inner case shows light wear, some scattered dings; bow pivots freely; domed glass crystal with some scratches and nicks. Estimate: $8,000 - $16,000 JH-77774