Jewellery, Watches and Objects of Vertu

J. Lattey. A gold hunting cased watch, No. 701, 1839
Movement: gilded three-quarter plate, lever escapement
Dial: white enamel, Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds
Case: 18ct gold, engine-turned covers, London hallmark for 1839, maker’s mark WR
Signed: dial and movement signed J. L. Lattey, No. 701, London & Calcutta
Dimensions: diameter 46mm.
Accessories: gilt metal chain and fob seal, engraving to the fob seal ‘faites bien laissez dire’ - ‘Do well and let them talk’ £500-£700