271 - Conyers Dunlop - Quarter Repeater

Conyers Dunlop - Quarter Repeater A fine, small London pair-cased quarter repeating verge pocket watch Movm. No. 3250, Dimensions 48 mm, circa 1750, Weight 119 g, Origin England Case: Outer case - brass, tortoiseshell covered, sound holes. Inner case - 18 K gold, openwork sides, lavishly decorated with volutes, acanthus scrolls and fanciful birds; two cartouches featuring an engraved mascaron and a cityscape; an engraved fanciful bird and rocaille on the reverse, movement protection cap. Dial: Enamel. Movm.: Full plate movement, chain/fusee, 2 hammers, three-arm brass balance. Conyers Dunlop (1711–1779) was born in Nunnington, Yorkshire. He was the nephew of the eminent clockmaker Andrew Dunlop, with whom he completed a seven-year apprenticeship from 1725. In 1733, he became a member of the Clockmakers’ Company and was granted master status in 1758. Conyers died in 1779. Case: very good. Dial: very good, slightly chipped. Movm.: very good, capable of running, cleaning needed. Please note that some countries prohibit the import of objects made of, or containing, materials from endangered species - such as (but not limited to) coral, ivory, tortoiseshell, or rare tropical woods. For customs-related reasons, these objects cannot be shipped outside the EU. We therefore strongly advise you to inform yourself thoroughly about your country’s current customs regulations before placing a bid.