Asprey Miniature Silver Timepiece

Name: Asprey Miniature Silver Timepiece
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1036525
Availability: SoldOut

1900 - 1920

Sold by Its About Time

Description

A fine miniature carriage timepiece made and retailed by Asprey of London. The case is solid silver and in near perfect condition, with a gilt interior and an angular ‘deco’ style handle. Hallmarked for Charles & George Asprey for 1901. Sitting on silver bun feet, it stands 9cm high with the handle extended. The dial is in good condition with neat, wide Roman numerals and is signed Asprey, London. Adjusted and wound from the rear. Running for a week on a full wind. In 1889, the business was renamed C & G.E Asprey, despite Charles (II) not retiring until 1891. The last name change of the nineteenth century was in 1900, where the business became known as Asprey & Co. In 1906, Asprey bought out their business competitors, and neighbours, Houghton & Gunn. Sold fully overhauled and with a 24 Month Guarantee.

Physical Dimensions

Height

9cm (3.54")

Width

4.5cm (1.77")

Depth

4cm (1.57")

Declaration

Its About Time has dated this piece to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1036525

Dealers Internal Reference

CL-CA-1631

Dealers Notes

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Description

A fine miniature carriage timepiece made and retailed by Asprey of London.

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The case is solid silver and in near perfect condition, with a gilt interior and an angular ‘deco’ style handle.

Its About Time

Hallmarked for Charles & George Asprey for 1901. Sitting on silver bun feet, it stands 9cm high with the handle extended. The dial is in good condition with neat, wide Roman numerals and is signed Asprey, London. Adjusted and wound from the rear. Running for a week on a full wind. In 1889, the business was renamed C & G.E Asprey, despite Charles (II) not retiring until 1891. The last name change of the nineteenth century was in 1900, where the business became known as Asprey & Co. In 1906, Asprey bought out their business competitors, and neighbours, Houghton & Gunn. Sold fully overhauled and with a 24 Month Guarantee.