ANDERSON - REBECCA COVERING HERSELF WITH A VEIL BEFORE ISAAC Jno

ANDERSON - REBECCA COVERING HERSELF WITH A VEIL BEFORE ISAAC Jno. Anderson, London, No. 10400. Made circa 1740. Very fine and very rare, rococo, 22K gold pair-cased pocket watch with unusual two-layer repousse work and outer giltbrass and shagreen protecting case. D. White enamel with radial Roman numerals, outer arcaded minute track and Arabic fi ve-minute numerals. Pierced gilt hands. M. 34.5 mm, hinged, gilt full-plate with square baluster pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement, three-arm steel balance with fl at balance spring, pierced and engraved two-footed cock, silver regulation dial. Movement signed, inner case with indistinct London hallmarks.Diam. 46 mm. White enamel with radial Roman numerals, outer arcaded minute track and Arabic fi ve-minute numerals. Pierced gilt hands. 34.5 mm, hinged, gilt full-plate with square baluster pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement, three-arm steel balance with fl at balance spring, pierced and engraved two-footed cock, silver regulation dial. Movement signed, inner case with indistinct London hallmarks.Diam. 46 mm. Notes This watch exhibits the rare type of repousse work whereby the scene in high relief is partially pierced and a further repousse gold plate is mounted behind to give the impression of extra depth to the scene. The scene represents Rebecca covering herself with a veil before Isaac. Abraham sent his servant Eliezer to look for a bride for his son Isaac, praying for guidance, he asked that whoever gave h Read more…