George Graham, London

• Movement: gilded full plate, cylinder escapement, decoratively pierced and engraved masked balance cock and engraved foot, plain flat balance, diamond endstone, fusee and chain, square baluster pillars • signed and numbered Geo Graham, London, 6498, gilt-metal dust cap signed and scratch numbered to the underside 
• Dial: silver champlevé, Roman numerals, outer Arabic minute ring, blued steel beetle and poker hands, central cartouches signed Graham London
• Cases: plain silver inner case, the back with shuttered winding aperture, stirrup bow and pendant, hallmarked London 1750, case maker's marks IW incuse with star above for John Ward, numbered 6498 • plain silver outer, scratch numbered 6498 

Terence Camerer Cuss, The English Watch 1585-1970, 2009, p. 204, pl. 115

Movement running at the time of cataloguing. The watch has not been tested to determine the accuracy of its time keeping. Please not that Sotheby's does not guarantee the future working of the movement and that a service may be required at the buyer's discretion. Cases in good condition, some scuffing consistent with age. the stamps to the inside of the inner case still clearly defined, as is the scratch numbering on the outer. Dial appears to have been cleaned in the past, hands in good condition.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. All dimensions in catalogue descriptions are approximate. Condition reports may not specify mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome. Watches in water-resistant cases have been opened to examine movements but no warranties are made that the watches are currently water-resistant. Please note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and leather bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. In particular, please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, particularly in relation to lots incorporating materials from endangered species.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

**Please be advised that bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these bands prior to shipping."

Interestingly Graham no. 6499, which is cased in gold, was sold at Sotheby's New York, Masterpieces from the Time Museum, 13th October 2004, lot 539. No. 6499 is also hallmarked for 1750 and shares the same case maker as the present watch, John Ward. During the period that this watch was made, Graham had been fitting enamel dials to his watches for some time, indeed, the dial of no. 6499 is enamel; however, it would seem that, as the present lot illustrates, some of Graham's customers continued to favour the more 'traditional' metal dial.