328: A WALKING STICK WITH 1795 PAIR CASED FUSEE WATCH

The malacca-type shaft with hole for leather thong is finished in a large primitive copper ferrule tip on one end, and set with a sterling silver case on the other having stamped hallmarks of London, 1795. The hinged bezel with glass lens opens to a second sterling silver case housing the fusee chain driven timepiece with ornate engraved and gilded movement signed A. Duncan, London fronted by a porcelain enamel dial having hand painted Roman numeral chapter ring and hands the color of rose gold.
Measures 35 inches.
Very good cosmetic condition with minor wear and discoloration to the shaft, the porcelain enamel dial has a short scratch at the 6 position extreme edge, no other chips, cracks or repairs, no major dents, the watch movement is in good intact running condition at the time of inspection, noting that the verge/wheel runs turns for about five seconds before quitting. We cannot guarantee the running or timekeeping condition of timepieces once removed from the auction premises.
$400 - $600