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THE MIFFLIN-LARGE FAMILY GOLD POCKET WATCH BY THOMAS TOMPION OF LONDON

Offered by: Kelly Kinzle Antiques

Description
Movement engraved: 'Tho Tompion, 4437, London', for Thomas Tompion (1639-1713)
22K gold case, brass, steel,
Replaced bezel
Diameter: 2”

Thomas Tompion was one of England’s greatest watch and clock makers, recognized for his scientific and engineering talents. This watch is marked “4437”; it is known Tompion made close to 4500 watches before he died. This watch is in working order.

The watch has a gilt full plate fusee verge, winged pierced and engraved balance cock, silver regulation,

Gold champlevé with signed central panel, black Roman numerals, black outer minute divisions and Arabic numeral 5 minute markers, blued steel hands.

More Information

Period:	Pre 19th Century
Metals:	Gold, Other
Styles / Movements:	Other
Incollect Reference #:	562280

Message from Seller:

Kelly Kinzle Antiques, located in the historic town square of New Oxford, PA, specializes in rare and exceptional objects, including tall case clocks, firearms, Pennsylvania decorative arts, and firefighting memorabilia. With a reputation for handling unique items, Kelly has worked with prestigious institutions like the Smithsonian and Colonial Williamsburg—contact him at 717.495.3395 or via email at info@kellykinzleantiques.com.