Jewellery, Watches and Objects of Vertu

Robert Wilkie. A gold open-faced pocket watch, circa 1833.
Movement: gilded full plate, lever escapement, no. 3045.
Dial: gilt, Roman numerals, engraved foliate design to the centre, applied floral motif to the edge.
Case: 18ct gold, engine-turned back, hallmarked for London 1833, maker’s mark LC.
Signed: movement signed Robt. Wilkie, London.
Dimensions: diameter 40.5mm.
£400-£600

Robert Wilkie was made a freeman of the Clockmakers Company in 1819.