#147 • John Cashmore, half-quarter repeater, massive 18K demi-HC

Part of 261022 - "Fall Featured Auction" Horology, Jewelry & Coins - October 1 - 22 (timed auction by Jones & Horan Auctions)

High bid $6,700.00

Status: Available

Live bidding starts Oct 22, 2026 11:00 AM EDT

EPW - John Cashmore, 1 North Buildings South Place, London, half-quarter-hour repeater, 56mm, massive 18K gold original demi-HC bearing London hallmarks for 1885, casemaker's "J H" in oval cameo, royal blue enamel monogram initials to rear, white enamel SS dial, SW-pin-set, fully capped lever escapement, diamond endstone, at least 20J, gilt mvt, s#6328 with matching serial number within case. Gross weight of assembled watch 111.0 dwt (172.6 g). CONDITION: Mvt: Ticking sluggishly with low balance amplitude, good repeat function and tone, overhaul recommended, fine-plus cosmetic mvt condition overall, plates with some mild haze spots, ultra-fine scratch striations from past wiping(s); dial seconds-register has been re-secured with some bits of white paste evident at its seat, dial otherwise flawless; excellent hands, some mild bits of oxide and finish loss to minute; case shows very little wear, few dings to rear, initial enamel substantially intact with small spot of loss at upper-right, demi-chapter enamel nearly fully intact with few negligible small nicks, case front lift springs need nudge of assistance to open lid through the initial portion of its range; tight bow, crown shows little wear; good glass inner crystal, glass demi-HC crystal with fine scratches. Estimate: $8,600 - $10,000 JH-79412