Quare at the top of his game here...gold pair cases showing minimal wear...early jewelling on top and bottom of the balance...large diamond endstone...beautifully detailed watch from in between the plates to the outer case. and in pristine condition. inner case and movement numbered 538...bottom of fusee cone numbered 538. outer case with WG incuse (likely William Ginn) gold champleve dial signed Quare London..original beetle and poker hands.. 54 mm diameter weight 185 grams complete and original. serviced and running as it did 300 years ago...for two similar watches by Quare and with the WG incuse see
Sothebys lot 31 Quare repeater number 391 25 September 2018 sold 37,500GBP (plus commission)
Sothebys lot 39 Quare striking/repeating number 324 15 December 2015 sold 185,000 GBP (plus commission)
condition. outer case. two small holes on back near the bow hole. good definition on the engraving and closing cleanly.
inner case. good definition on the engraving closing nicely...clean glass.
movement...some minor scratching on the back plate...otherwise almost perfect.
dial...some infill missing, minor spotting on the hands.
please contact me with any further questions...I can travel and deliver...phone number listed on website.