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MARWICK & MARKHAM, London, 18th century Double-cased pocket watch in 18k (750 thousandths) yellow gold, richly decorated both on the outer case, with cut-out edges and enamel on the closing line, and on the watch itself. This abundant decoration is typical of watches dedicated to the Ottoman Empire, while the opaque sky-blue enamel lends a touch of the Orient. The outer case features a plant motif on opaque green enamel, a lakeside scene with mountains in the distance, and a transparent to translucent pinkish-white enamel typical of Geneva designs. This enamel allows the sun's rays to be represented by the guilloché engraving on the back. The back of the watch is adorned with a bouquet of peony and forget-me-not flowers. The frame is in opaque blue enamel, with lines of transparent orange enamel on an opaque pink background. Excellent condition. Manual mechanical movement with key (not present). Verge escapement movement. Fusee barrel. Lock signed and numbered 2139. Very good condition. Functional at time of appraisal. Gross weight: 62.5 g. Marwick & Markham were watchmakers and watch manufacturers who specialized in exporting to the Ottoman Empire. This is particularly evident in the engraving and decorative style of their production. James Markwick, who was Master of the London Watchmakers' Company in 1720, became business partner to his son-in-law Robert Markham, who succeeded him in 1730. However, even after Markwick's death, the company name retained the associated names. They were later joined by Story, Borrell and Perigal. Their watches are kept in numerous museums, including three at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York (17.190.1425 a.b; 17.190.1632 a.b; 83.1.78 a-c).
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MARWICK & MARKHAM, London, 18th century Double-cased pocket watch in 18k (750 thousandths) yellow gold, richly decorated both on the outer case, with cut-out edges and enamel on the closing line, and on the watch itself. This abundant decoration is typical of watches dedicated to the Ottoman Empire, while the opaque sky-blue enamel lends a touch of the Orient. The outer case features a plant motif on opaque green enamel, a lakeside scene with mountains in the distance, and a transparent to translucent pinkish-white enamel typical of Geneva designs. This enamel allows the sun's rays to be represented by the guilloché engraving on the back. The back of the watch is adorned with a bouquet of peony and forget-me-not flowers. The frame is in opaque blue enamel, with lines of transparent orange enamel on an opaque pink background. Excellent condition. Manual mechanical movement with key (not present). Verge escapement movement. Fusee barrel. Lock signed and numbered 2139. Very good condition. Functional at time of appraisal. Gross weight: 62.5 g. Marwick & Markham were watchmakers and watch manufacturers who specialized in exporting to the Ottoman Empire. This is particularly evident in the engraving and decorative style of their production. James Markwick, who was Master of the London Watchmakers' Company in 1720, became business partner to his son-in-law Robert Markham, who succeeded him in 1730. However, even after Markwick's death, the company name retained the associated names. They were later joined by Story, Borrell and Perigal. Their watches are kept in numerous museums, including three at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York (17.190.1425 a.b; 17.190.1632 a.b; 83.1.78 a-c).
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