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LOT 3

Lot 3

King George III's Gold Hunting Cased Pocket Watch Presented to John Engall, Esq., Recordon, Late Emery's, London, c.1803

King George III's Gold Hunting Cased Pocket Watch Presented to John Engall, Esq., Recordon, Late Emery's, London, c.1803
Lot 3 Details
King George III's Gold Hunting Cased Pocket Watch Presented to John Engall, Esq., Recordon, Late Emery's, London, c.1803

18k, the hinged cover engraved with the crowned GR royal cypher centred by KING GEORGE III, HIS HUNTING WATCH, PRESENTED BY HIS MAJESTY TO JOHN ENGALL, Esqre, the signed movement with cylinder escapement and numbered 7273 with impressed marks
diameter 2 in — 5 cm

Estimate $10,000-$15,000

Realised: $47,110
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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King George III's Gold Hunting Cased Pocket Watch Presented to John Engall, Esq., Recordon, Late Emery's, London, c.1803
  • King George III's Gold Hunting Cased Pocket Watch Presented to John Engall, Esq., Recordon, Late Emery's, London, c.1803
Note:

John Engall was a Royal Bailiff to Kings George III, George IV and William IV.

CONDITION DETAILS

Cosmetically good condition; runs intermittently for seconds at a time

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  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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