Lot Number 357. James Gorham, Kensington - interesting historical silver repeating pocket chronometer of Royal Interest, London 1825, the fusee movement signed James Gorham, Watchmaker to the Royal Family, Kensington, no. 850, with engraved balance cock with mask and diamond endstone, bimetallic 'Z' balance and blued steel helical spring, detent escapement with hammers striking on a gong, the cuvette inscribed 'HRH, Augustus Frederick, Duke of Sussex, Obt. April 21st 1843, AEt. 70', the dial numbered 850 with Roman numerals, minute track and subsidiary seconds, moon hands, within a plain case with applied gold hinges, case maker 'HG', 57mm - ** Prince Augustus Frederick, Duke of Sussex (1773 -1843), was the sixth son of George III - ** This is a very interesting and fine timepiece, it is unclear whether this particular watch was actually owned by the Duke of Sussex, the inscription commemorates the date of his death, so it may have be have known that it was once in his collection especially being made by James Gorham to whom he had association with his clock collection. Auctioned at The Watch Auction on 21st October 2020

James Gorham, Kensington - interesting historical silver repeating pocket chronometer of Royal Interest, London 1825, the fusee movement signed James Gorham, Watchmaker to the Royal Family, Kensington, no. 850, with engraved balance cock with mask and diamond endstone, bimetallic 'Z' balance and blued steel helical spring, detent escapement with hammers striking on a gong, the cuvette inscribed 'HRH, Augustus Frederick, Duke of Sussex, Obt. April 21st 1843, AEt. 70', the dial numbered 850 with Roman numerals, minute track and subsidiary seconds, moon hands, within a plain case with applied gold hinges, case maker 'HG', 57mm - ** Prince Augustus Frederick, Duke of Sussex (1773 -1843), was the sixth son of George III - ** This is a very interesting and fine timepiece, it is unclear whether this particular watch was actually owned by the Duke of Sussex, the inscription commemorates the date of his death, so it may have be have known that it was once in his collection especially being made by James Gorham to whom he had association with his clock collection

Estimate: £1000-2000

Sold For: £3000.00

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James Gorham, Kensington - interesting historical silver repeating pocket chronometer of Royal Interest, London 1825, the fusee movement signed James Gorham, Watchmaker to the Royal Family, Kensington, no. 850, with engraved balance cock with mask and diamond endstone, bimetallic 'Z' balance and blued steel helical spring, detent escapement with hammers striking on a gong, the cuvette inscribed 'HRH, Augustus Frederick, Duke of Sussex, Obt. April 21st 1843, AEt. 70', the dial numbered 850 with Roman numerals, minute track and subsidiary seconds, moon hands, within a plain case with applied gold hinges, case maker 'HG', 57mm - **  Prince Augustus Frederick, Duke of Sussex (1773 -1843), was the sixth son of George III - ** This is a very interesting and fine timepiece, it is unclear whether this particular watch was actually owned by the Duke of Sussex, the inscription commemorates the date of his death, so it may have be have known that it was once in his collection especially being made by James Gorham to whom he had association with his clock collection

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Auction Details

Auction Details

Sale Date: 21st October 2020
Sale Name: The Watch Auction