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Robert Hynam. A Gold Pair Case Repousse Repeater Pocket Watch C1770

$16,421.50
£11,900
€14,194.40
CA$22,787.29
A$23,197.49
CHF 13,359.09
MX$279,551.38
NOK 155,061.64
SEK 156,447.62
DKK 106,092.73

About the Item

Robert Hynam. A 22ct Yellow Gold Pair Case Repousse 1/2 1/4 Repeater Keywind Pocket Watch C1770. Dial: The superb white enamel dial with Roman Numerals and outer minute track with Arabic numerals at five minute intervals. The dial has a typical configuration for an eighteenth century pocket watch. The original blued steel beetle and poker hands complementing the dial beautifully. The watch has a bull's eye glass protecting the dial. Case: The beautiful 22ct gold pair case pocket watch with the repousse outer case with a mythological scene of Venus and Adonis in high relief. The case opens to reveal the inner case which is richly engraved with garlands of flowers and a gargoyle's head to the front of the case. The case is highly pierced to allow the sound of the chimes to come through. The case makers stamp is L.W. The pendant is depressed to make the watch chime. The movement comes out of the front of the case. Movement: The movement which comes out of the front of the case has it's original dust cover signed Rob Hynam, London and numbered. The movement which is also signed and numbered has a finely engraved cock with garlands of flowers held in place with a blued steel screw. The diamond end stone is visible as is the small silver dial for slow fast regulation, with the winding abor going through to the inner case, The chain driven Fusee verge movement visible through the plates, the hammers are visible as well. The watch chimes the hours, quarter and half quarters very clearly when the pendant is depressed. Robert Hynam was recorded as working in London as a clock and watch maker. He was a member of the joiners company until 1767. He emigrated to St. Petersburg where he became clock and watch maker to the imperial court of the Tsars. From 1800 he was a member of the Royal Society of Art in London, he was a member of the St. Petersburg Academy of Science and an honorary member of Moscow University. This fine chiming pocket watch is a testament to the excellent craftsmanship of British watch making at the time. It would make a fine addition to ones collection. We sell this watch with our own certificate of authenticity.
  • Case Material:
    Gold,22k Gold,Yellow Gold
  • Weight:
    126 g
  • Movement:
  • Case Dimensions:
    Diameter: 1.93 in (49 mm)
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa1770
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Mayfair, London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 190126101stDibs: LU607328397332

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