Godfrie Poy

POY, London No. 279 Late 18th century Watch

POY, London No. 279 Late 18th century Gold striking watch with double embossed case. Smooth interior case on hinge. Exterior casing with embossed decoration. White enamel dial with Roman numerals for the hours and Arabic numerals for the minutes, railway timer, winding square. Movement with key winding, verge escapement, spiral balance, fusee and chain, chiseled and pierced cock, strike on gong, signature on the plate. Diam. 46.5mm Gross weight 87.3 g Sold as is, traces of wear from use, play between the outer and inner case, accidents and cracks visible on the dial, balance works intermittently, the striking mechanism does not work, provide for a complete overhaul, without warranty. Expert | Geoffroy ADER