271 - Conyers Dunlop - Quarter Repeater

Conyers Dunlop - Quarter Repeater A fine, small London pair-cased quarter-repeating verge pocket watch Movement No. 3250, Dimensions 48 mm, circa 1750, Weight 119 g, Origin: England Case: Outer case—brass, covered in tortoiseshell, with sound holes. Inner case—18K 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. Movement: 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 beginning in 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. Movement: very good, capable of running, cleaning needed. Please note that some countries prohibit the import of items 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 items cannot be shipped outside the EU. We therefore strongly advise you to thoroughly research your country’s current customs regulations before placing a bid.