Edward Prior

Edward Prior, London large early 19th century triple cased pocket watch made for the Turkish Market, London 1816, the fusee verge movement signed Edward Prior, London, no. 42336, with a fine pierced engraved balance cock, flat steel balance and fancy pillars, signed enamel dial with Turkish numerals, plain inner case, bright-cut bezel middle case and tortoiseshell outer case with pin-work decoration, case maker 'IR' (James Richards), 72mm - ** Edward Prior was a London watchmaker, specialising in watches for Turkey and the Ottoman Empire. He worked between 1800 and 1868 , Movement - currently functioning. Dial - generally clean condition, some wear to the outer rim at the 4 position - see images. Glass - bulls-eye glass good. Hands - see image. Case - inner and middle case generally good condition, the outer case is not hallmarked, visible section of tortoiseshell missing tot he bezel , other like general surface marks as expected but acceptable in our opinion - see all images.