A rare 17th-century silver clock-watch by David Bouquet will auction for £25,000 on November 5.
A rare 17th-century silver clock-watch by London clockmaker David Bouquet is set to be auctioned for £25,000 on November 5 at Wotton Auction Rooms. Once owned by Sir Matthew Hale, an influential barrister and Chief Justice, the timepiece has stayed in the same family since the 1660s. It features an engraved solid silver case and a signed mechanism, with examples of Bouquet's work held in notable British collections.
November 03, 2024
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