England, second half of the 18th century - Lot 65

England, second half of the 18th century Silver onion-shaped watch, with a domed case in plain silver, a chiseled and enameled silver dial, Roman numerals for the hours, Arabic numerals marking 5-minute intervals, finely chased and signed SAMSON; movement held in place by balusters, with a finely chased cock and mainplate; the mainplate is signed Samson, London, 12112. The outer silver case is embossed with a scene depicting a knight and his horse near a man holding a purse within an architectural setting. Master watchmaker J. SAMSON, (1760–1796) English hallmark featuring a lion passant inside the case. Weight: 92.77 g Diameter (watch): 40 mm Diameter (with case): 51 mm In excellent condition. Comparison: a similar model held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, donated by Joseph W. Drexel in 1889 (89.2.90a, b), dated 1759. Please request condition reports: they are not included in the descriptions. Since jewelry is not stored in the auction office, to pick up your item(s), please schedule an appointment with our staff: contact@aponem.com - (tel.) 01 34 42 14 50. Pickup is available Tuesday through Friday only. Please notify us 24 hours in advance of your visit, as lots are not stored at the auction house. BUYER’S FEES FOR THIS LOT: 20% including tax (VAT non-refundable).