An English sterling silver pair cased verge pocket watch, the…
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An English sterling silver pair cased verge pocket watch, the cased hallmarked for London, circa 1832, the dial enagraved with an animated tower clock and waterwheel scene, housed within a silver outer case, 54mm diameter
circa. A Latin term meaning 'about', often used in the antique trade to give an approximate date for the piece, usually considered to be five years on either side of the circa year. Thus, circa 1900 means the piece was made about 1900, probably between 1895 and 1905. The expression is sometimes abbreviated to c.1900.
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