Pocket Watch, Sterling, ENG. J.G. Graves, In Georgian Miniature Clo. Case, 1800s

Beautiful Antique Pocket Watch, Sterling, English. J.G. Graves, In Georgian Miniature Clock Case, 1800s!

ENGLISH J.G. GRAVES STERLING POCKET WATCH IN GEORGIAN MINIATURE CLOCK CASE, 1800

English Georgian Miniature Longcase Clock Case with J.G. Graves Sterling Pocket Watch

An evocative early 19th-century English Georgian miniature longcase clock case, carved in oak and designed as a domestic or mantel-scale interpretation of the traditional grandfather clock. The case is crowned by a distinctive swan-neck pediment, a refined architectural feature drawn directly from full-size Georgian longcase clocks of the late 18th and early 19th centuries.

The circular dial aperture is fitted to house a pocket watch, reflecting a period practice in which fine watches were displayed within architectural cases for tabletop or shelf use. The rectangular trunk is simply paneled and accented at the center with a bone-inlaid diamond motif, providing a subtle decorative contrast against the rich oak surface. The case rises on a stepped plinth base, lending it a grounded, classical presence despite its diminutive scale.

Accompanying the case is a later English sterling silver lever pocket watch by J.G. Graves of Sheffield, housed within the aperture. The watch features an engine-turned back with a blank cartouche, a white enamel dial with Roman numeral hour markers, and a subsidiary seconds dial with Arabic numerals. The movement is key-wind (key absent), with Chester hallmarks and a “C” date code stamped on the dust cover. Operational status is unknown.

This combination piece neatly bridges Georgian architectural design and late Victorian / Edwardian English watchmaking, making it both a decorative object and a display for horological interest.

Measurements:

Overall: approx. 10 3/8 inches high x 2 3/4 inches wide x 1 7/8 inches deep

Pocket Watch Case Diameter: approx. 50 mm

Pocket Watch Weight: 131.9 grams (watch only, inclusive of all materials)

Shipping Weight (approx.): 1.25 lbs

Provenance:
From the lifetime collection of Lynn Roth Jordan (Louisiana / Texas, 1943–2021). A longtime member of the Austin Antiques Club, Jordan was deeply embedded in the regional antiques community. Raised in New Orleans within a family of collectors and enriched by frequent travel to England, she developed a discerning eye for English furniture and decorative arts. Many pieces in the estate originate from her mother’s collection and reflect a thoughtful emphasis on quality, provenance, and historical character.

Seller:  Old  Europe Antique Home Furnishings [512 686 6531]
Door to door delivery available!   Wear and imperfections from age, use, and movement.  Some light use and wear consistent with age, see photos.  Sold as decorative, functionality is not guaranteed.

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