J. M. French, Royal Exchange, London, circa 1860, un-numbered. Very attractive, wooden-cased, eight day going, mantel dock striking and repeating hours on a bell, anchor escapement and pendulum. | Important Collectors Wristwatches Pocket Watches & Clocks | Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, 21st October 1995

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Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 21, 1995

LOT 217

J. M. French, Royal Exchange, London, circa 1860, un-numbered. Very attractive, wooden-cased, eight day going, mantel dock striking and repeating hours on a bell, anchor escapement and pendulum.

CHF 22,000 - 24,000

C. Rosewood, glazed on four sides and top, front door with inner gilt frame, ornate giit brass carrying handle, gilt-brass bun feet, repeat cord. D. Gilt brass, engraved all over in four different engine-patterns, Roman chapters, blued steel " moon" hands. M. Brass rectangular, fusees and chains for both trains, anchor escapement, brass pendulum, regulation above bob, pendulum holdfast. Signed on dial and movement. In good condition. Dim . 23 x 16 x 15.5 cm. excluding handle.

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JAMES MOORE FRENCH William J. French was probably a relation of Santiago James Moore French, at whose address he worked. Active between 1850 and 1900, he purchased the business of the younger Bennett. Addresses: 9 Royal Exchange 1850-77 62 Cornhill 1859 3 Dowgate Hill 1885 25 Leadenhall Street 1885 25 Leadenhall Street 1856 5 Queen Victoria Street 1890-1900