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THOMAS TOMPION (1639-1713): A 17th Century silver gilt pair ...

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THOMAS TOMPION (1639-1713): A 17th Century silver gilt pair cased quarter repeating pocket watch by the renowned "Father of English Clockmaking", enamelled Roman dial (a possible replacement) with blued steel hands, chain fusee movement with verge escapement, signed Thomas Tompion of London, No. 171, highly engraved back plate with pierced balance cock, tulip pillars. It is thought that around 400 complicated repeating mechanisms were made amongst the approximately 5,500 retailed by Tompion. 5.5cm diameter. Tompion's work includes some of the most historic and important clocks and watches in the world.

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Auction Date: 4th Mar 2025 at 10am

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Tue 4th Mar 2025 10am (Lots 5001 to 5283)

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