Martineau London – Massive Goldspindeluhr – Repousse- und Schlangenübergehäuse – Men – England um 1740

English watchmaker

Joseph Martineau and Joseph Jr. were famous watchmakers in London from 1720 to 1780. The watches made by him are excellent in terms of movement, as well as of beautiful optical design (Lit. Watch Wiki)

1. Snake skin covered outer case – nice condition.

2. 18K gold repoussee outer case with figural depiction – woman with angel and bird.

Inner case 18K gold.

Very nice enamel dial with Roman numerals and continuous minute track with Arabic numerals in front. – Baroque steel hands worked decorated – gold-colored. Unlocking on the dial = early o’clock. Setting the time with winding key on the dial.

Elevator via rear – elevator key available.

Tall fire-gilt work marked Martineau London – working – made circa 1740. Beautiful square pillars. Elaborate verge cock with bordered ruby endstone. face closure. Speed control disk in silver. Plate with beautiful complete relief applications.

Work fold-out soldered.

factory working.

As a collector’s item, no control of accuracy and barrel length

Watch diameter 52mm – height 29mm – total length with pedant 60mm – weighs 102.8g

Exceptional collector’s verge watch from a master watchmaker – rarely offered. Complete original condition.

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