Edward Prior, London, a mid 19th century triple case pocket watch for the Turkish market, key wind and set, gilt, full plate fusee movement with crested Egyptian pillars, pierced and engraved balance cock, and verge escapement, contained in silver and sterling silver triple cases, the outer, domed case gadrooned and with trailing vine engraving, the inner cases with London hallmark and date letter for the year 1850, Turkish numeral white enamel dial with blued steel beetle and poker hands, 56mm

CASE: Fine scratches on outer surface of case; Box with two small dents near catch; Top of catch release worn through; Fine scratches on outer surface; Scratches on inner surface; Inner case with bumps and dings; Small dent to left of pendant; Fine scratches and abrasion; Crystal with scratches; Bow pivots freely, and with minor bends; Precious metal content marked. DIAL: Very good. HANDS: Minute a bit short; Minor oxide and losses to blue. MOVEMENT PLATES: Scratches on plates and regulator scale; Dirty; Lacking one movement taper pin and two for the dial. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks).