#240 • John Barwise, very low serial #34, verge fusee, 49mm

Part of 261119 - "Great Times Ahead" Watches, Jewelry & Coins - November 12 - November 19 (timed auction by Jones & Horan Auctions)

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EPW - John Barwise, London, very low serial #34, verge fusee, 49mm, silver OF original pair cases bearing London hallmarks for 1780, outer with initials scribed within its rear and a name lightly scribed to its exterior rear, white enamel dial, KWKS (key not included with this lot), gilt mvt with pierced and foliate scrolled balance cock, s#34. A notably low serial numbered example from this well-known maker. CONDITION: Mvt: Running, excellent cosmetic mvt condition overall, good gilt tone, some scratches to signature plate near pillar position, some ultra-fine scratch striations from past wipings; dial with numerous hls to its lower-left portion, some scattered short scratches, small perimeter fractures at 8; fine hands with oxide and finish loss; outer case shows medium wear, a dark overall patina though rear with an area of color difference where it appears an oval sticker likely once resided, name lightly scribed to rear, scattered fine scratches, scattered dings, button latch good though with replaced spring; inner case shows medium wear, some circumferential indentation around sides, some mild dents and dings elsewhere, scattered small nicks throughout, past repair of pendant junction evident with large amount of solder excess internally and small bit of excess externally; bow pivots freely; domed glass bull's-eye crystal with some small surface nicks. Estimate: $400 - $800 JH-80975