• gilt full plate movement, verge escapement, decoratively pierced and engraved masked balance cock, diamond endstone, fusee and chain, round baluster pillars, repeating on a bell • white enamel dial, Roman numerals, outer Arabic minute track, blued steel beetle and poker hands • inner case with winding square on rear above engraved star decoration, engraved scenic landscape below the stem with trees and buildings, band pierced and engraved, decorated with birds, dolphins' heads, a squirrel and foliage, grotesque mask at 6 o'clock • case back chased with repoussé scene depicting A Classical Wedding, foliate pierced and engraved bezels, outer gilt metal fish skin covered case, with studded bezels, repoussé case signed Manly F (Henry Manly) 1698 - c.1773, inner case marked either JG for James Gray or TG for Thomas Goore, numbered 307 below stem • movement signed Godfrie Poy, London, 307 

Terence Camerer Cuss, The English Watch 1585-1970, p. 197, pl. 109.

Movement will run when wound at the time of cataloguing, repeating work operational. Hairline crack through the dial from X to VI. Inner case engraving well defined, minor scuffs and scratches as to be expected. Lacking pulse piece lever. Repoussé case in very good condition, very minor loss of details to repoussé due to polishing, otherwise bright and defined as is the engraving to the front and rear bezel. Slight damage at base of stem aperture. Outer case with all studs present and skin covering in tact, minor scuffs and scratches. Repeating function in good working order.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. All dimensions in catalogue descriptions are approximate. Condition reports may not specify mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome. Watches in water-resistant cases have been opened to examine movements but no warranties are made that the watches are currently water-resistant. Please note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and leather bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. In particular, please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, particularly in relation to lots incorporating materials from endangered species.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

**Please be advised that bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these bands prior to shipping.

Important Notice regarding importation into the United States of Rolex watches
Sotheby's cannot arrange for the delivery of Rolex watches to the United States because U.S. laws restricts the import of Rolex watches. The buyer or a designated agent may collect the property in the country of sale."

Godfrie Poy is recorded as working from 1718-1750. Britten, in Old Clocks and Watches and their Makers, Sixth edition, 1932, mentions a clock by Godfrie Poy that was said to have been made for King George II whilst he was still Prince of Wales. Britten also mentions a further clock by Poy that was amongst the collection of the Tsar of Russia at the Winter Palace in St. Petersburg.  

Henry Manly, active between 1730 and 1760 was a celebrated engraver and chaser. Manly, like his contemporaries, depicted the trope of the Classical Wedding. For a discussion of Manly's work, see Richard Edgcumbe, The Art of the Gold Chaser, pp. 70-73.