#169 • John Ellicott, verge fusee, 22K outer case w/magnificent enamel, matching gilt chatelaine

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

High bid $7,300.00

Status: Available

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

EPW - John Ellicott, London, verge fusee, 50mm, OF pair cases, outer is 22K gold and has magnificent enamel detail including an en grisaille classical scene to rear depicting a seated figure with spear alongside his dog which is baying at the crescent moon, this seen framed in white enamel and gold and surrounded by royal blue guilloche enamel with white elements which are also to bezel, outer case with piercings of its rear perimeter and bezel, inner case is gilt, white enamel dial, KWKS (key not included with this lot), verge escapement, gilt mvt with pierced and foliate scrolled balance cock with grotesque mask at neck, s#3795 with matching serial number within inner case. Comes as pictured with a magnificent gilt chatelaine matching to the outer case and featuring four en grisaille classical elements as well as royal blue guilloche enamel. Gross weight of assembled watch 73.7 dwt (114.7 g). Materials tested via XRF analysis. An absolutely beautiful combination of enameled case and chatelaine. CONDITION: Mvt: Running, nearly mint cosmetic mvt condition overall, some mild haze to signature plate; nearly flawless dial with few pinpoint surface nicks, few micro-fine scratches; excellent hands of differing styles; outer case shows very little wear, no dents, rear en grisaille enamel fully present though with scattered surface scratches, surrounding rear enamel nearly fully intact with only loss of a portion at lower-right perimeter, bezel enamel largely intact but with scattered areas of loss the greatest being at upper-right, button latch good; inner case shows light wear, few dings to rear perimeter, few small abrasions revealing underlying base metal; tight bow; domed glass crystal with scattered short scratches; chatelaine shows little wear, en grisaille enamel fully present but with scattered surface scratches, blue guilloche enamel substantially intact with some scattered small minor losses. Estimate: $6,000 - $12,000 JH-79996