14,375 CHF
Dent, Watchmaker to The Queen, 61 Strand & 4 Royal Exchange, London, No. 42831. London hallmarks for 1885. Very fine 18K gold minute-repeating keyless pocket watch with chronograph and 60-minute register. Accompanied by a long 18K gold and platinum chain with seal fob. Four-body, "demi-bassine", polished. Gold hinged cuvette. Notes Dent A celebrated watchmaking dynasty founded by Edward John Dent (1790-1853), known for high quality watches, clocks, chronometers and regulators. After starting life as a tallow chandler, Edward John Dent switched to watchmaking. From 1815 to 1829, he was employed by the Vulliamys and the Barrauds. In 1830 he entered into a partnership with J. R. Arnold. In 1840 he set up on his own account at 33 Cockspur Street, London. He was the builder of “Big Ben”, the famous Westminster clock. He made many fine chronometers and watches as well as others of a high commercial grade. The firm continued until relatively recently at 41 Pall Mall, London, as E. Dent & Co. Ltd.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2005-10-16
