Sunday 23 October 2011

Watch Nos. 7284, 8024 and one other in past auctions

I have discovered the following Kover pocket watches by searching past auctions at http://www.invaluable.com/

This is the first time I have seen the name Kover associated with a forename (John) or an initial (I)!

Lot 425: Fickur i skyddsboett, sk oxöga, silver med

Fickur i skyddsboett, sk oxöga, silver med emaljerad urtavla, verk sign Kover London 8025, emaljdef, sprint sakn
Hallands Auktionsverk: Sweden
Auction Date: 2008

Lot 146: An English silver pair-cased pocket watch by I Kover of London, the case hallmarked for London 1742. The movement has rectangular baluster

An English silver pair-cased pocket watch by I Kover of London, the case hallmarked for London 1742. The movement has rectangular baluster pillars and an ornately pierced and engraved back cock. The white enamel dial has Arabic numerals and replaced hands and the outer case measures 1.75in diam overall.
Tring Market Auctions: United Kingdom
Auction Date: 2005

Lot 249: Kover, John. London. No 7284 Watch movement. Circa 1740 Good quality verge movement. Pierced cock foot. Early white enamel dial (hair cracks). 40 mm

Kover, John. London. No 7284 Watch movement. Circa 1740 Good quality verge movement. Pierced cock foot. Early white enamel dial (hair cracks). 40 mm diam. E85.00 Lacking minute hand. Contrate pivot broken, chain detached.
Charles Allix & Associates: United Kingdom
Auction Date: 1996

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