Francis Perigal Gold and Enamel Repeating Watch

A Francis Perigal gold and enamel quarter repeating cylinder…
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A Francis Perigal gold and enamel quarter repeating cylinder watch, signed on the back plate 'Fras, Perigal London 16900', the signature and number repeated on the dust cap. White enamel dial with Roman numerals, outer Arabic minute ring, paste set hands, the inner case pierced and engraved, numbered 16900 at the base of the pendant, hallmarked 1771, the bell scratch signed 'Drury' the outer case pierced at the bezels, the back centred with a sepia toned figure of winged Victory against a pale pink ground, bordered by a green enamel wreath and further blue enamel decoration, both cases with casemaker's initials 'P.G' (Peter Goujon). London, 1771. Provenance: Sotheby's, Important Clocks, Watches, Wristwatches and Barometers, London, 14 December 1995, lot 60. Other Notes: Francis Perigal Jr. was from the famous family of watchmakers He was watchmaker to the King. 37 new Bond Street, London.

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  • Back Plate - On many types of clocks, the movement operates between two plates, usually made of brass, one at the back, and the other at the front, which forms a mount for the dial.

    On English bracket, mantle and table clocks the backplate was often visible through a glass door or panel from the late 17th century, and could be profusely engraved with scrolling decorations, flowers, foliage, birds, and figures. The engraving could also include the maker?s name.

    The amount of engraving reduced and became simpler as the 18th century progressed, and by 1800, had been reduced to a border, often with the maker's name in the centre. By the early 1800s all decoration had ceased, and only the maker's name was added, and by the Victorian era, most bracket, mantle and table clocks had no engraving.

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