J.P. Kroese Pocket Watch, 18th century

The white enamel dial with Roman numerals and outer border with five-minute Arabic markers and decorative rose-cut diamond set hands, with gold tone repousse outer traveling case depicting a classical figural scene and diamond bezel set to outer case, with gold chain and key.

Face 1.5 in.; Case 2.25 in.

From the Living Estate of Bill & Louise Howard of Wake Forest, NC

J.P. Kroese is listed in J.H. Baillie's "Watchmakers and Clockmakers of the World" as as having lived and worked in Amsterdam circa 1743 - 1775.

Fine estate condition; currently running; under magnification it appears that foot of one of the gentlemen is broken. See Terms and Conditions: Clocks and Watches.

$5,000 - 10,000