Markwick Markham. A Fine 18k Gold and Enamel Triple Case Openface Verge Watch Made For The Turkish Market
Signed Markwick Markham, Borrell, Perigal, London, Movement No. 16'835, Circa 1750
Gilt-finished verge movement, chain fusée, finely pierced and engraved balance cock and foot, diamond endstone, white enamel dial, Turkish numerals, plain inner case, polychrome enamel outer case with landscape and lake scene to the reverse, green, red and white champlevée enamel scroll and foliate decorated band, rim and bow, scalloped third case with polychrome enamel floral motif on pink enamel border, clear open back, dial and movement signed
29mm diam. inner case, 33mm diam. second case, 39mm diam. outer case
Markwick Markham. A Fine 18k Gold and Enamel Triple Case Openface Verge Watch Made For The Turkish Market
Signed Markwick Markham, Borrell, Perigal, London, Movement No. 16'835, Circa 1750
Gilt-finished verge movement, chain fusée, finely pierced and engraved balance cock and foot, diamond endstone, white enamel dial, Turkish numerals, plain inner case, polychrome enamel outer case with landscape and lake scene to the reverse, green, red and white champlevée enamel scroll and foliate decorated band, rim and bow, scalloped third case with polychrome enamel floral motif on pink enamel border, clear open back, dial and movement signed
29mm diam. inner case, 33mm diam. second case, 39mm diam. outer case