• gilt full plate movement, finely pierced and engraved balance cock, diamond endstone, dust ring, repeating on a bell • white enamel dial, Turkish numerals, skeletonised hands • inner case with pink enamel cartouche to the centre painted en grisaille with flowers and trophies of war, pierced band, outer case similarly decorated, the border and bezel with a looping white enamel band interspersed with gold foliage on a mauve ground, band and the bezels scalloped which close on enamelled wavy edges, diamond-set pendant and thumb piece • dial and movement signed George Prior, London, numbered 26120

Terence Camerer Cuss, The English Watch 1585-1970, p. 304, pl. 189.

The movement is running and repeating at the time of cataloguing. Dial with some scratches. Restoration to the enamel on the inner case. The enamel to the cartouche of the outer case with some scratches but overall in good condition. There are signs of restoration to the bezel.
"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."

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George Prior specialised in pieces for the Turkish market, often creating beautiful and elaborately decorated watches with enamel and pearl work. The enamel designs of this watch are common to Continental work of the period, but their painterly style of execution owes more to the English tradition.

The quarter repeating movemen൩t strikes on a bell to the inside of the case back which is signed by ‘Drury,’ a well-known Enܫglish bell maker.