Edward Upjohn of Exeter, circa 1755
| Maker: | Edward Upjohn of Exeter |
|---|---|
| Type: | Verge & fusee pocket watch |
| Case: | Yellow gold, repoussé and chased (double case) |
| Diameters: |
Inner case: 43 mm Outer case: 51 mm |
| Condition: | Very good |
| Movement: | Verge escapement, fusee and chain transmission |
| Decoration: | Hand-engraved pierced balance cock, repoussé pastoral decoration |
| Price: | CHF 5,500.– |
This exceptional pocket watch, signed Edward Upjohn of Exeter, embodies the elegance and technical mastery of English horology in the 18th century. It is housed in a double yellow gold case, finely repoussé and chased by hand, with a 43 mm inner case fitted within a protective outer case measuring 51 mm in diameter.
The verge escapement movement with fusee and chain reflects a refined level of mechanical expertise, while the pierced and hand-engraved balance cock illustrates the decorative virtuosity characteristic of English watchmaking of this period.
A rare timepiece, symbolising the close relationship between decorative art and the measurement of time in the mid-18th century.
