#379 • EJ Dent, 18K w/polychrome enamel coat of arms, 39mm

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

High bid $1,800.00

Status: Available

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

EPW - E.J. Dent, London, keyless lever, 39mm, 18K gold OF original case bearing London hallmarks for 1853 and "A N" marking in cameo for Adolph Nicole, case rear with magnificent polychrome enamel coat of arms above a banner bearing the motto "Regi . Patriaeque . Fidelis" (Latin: Faithful to King and Country), white enamel dial with Runic style marking of "Francis Scott" in place of hour numerals, SW-pin-set with Nicole's keyless winding system, lever escapement, 13J, gilt mvt, s#19620 with matching serial number within case and to dial. Gross weight of assembled watch 33.1 dwt (51.5 g). An exquisite bespoke watch commissioned for Sir Francis Edward Scott (1824-1863), 3rd Baronet of Great Barr and 2nd Baronet of Hartington Hall, with its case bearing his coat of arms in vibrant polychrome enamel, and with its dial bearing his name in stylish Runic form. CONDITION: Mvt: Ticking sluggishly with apparent error in balance motion, overhaul recommended, fine-plus cosmetic mvt condition overall, some scattered haze spots and micro-fine scratches; dial with crudely patched perimeter chipping between 1:30 and 3, some hls; excellent hands; case shows hardly any wear, no dents, superb engraving detail, enameling fully intact and with typical scattered scratches and a superficial small shallow flake at upper-right; tight bow, crown shows little wear; glass crystal with some surface etching to one side. Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000 JH-80751