Pocket watch · Verge & pair-cased watch

George II silver pair cased verge pocket watch by J. Gib

Partially verified

This George II pair cased verge pocket watch is attributed by the auction source to J. Gib of Rotterdam. The silver case is hallmarked for 1741 and measures approximately 47 mm in diameter. Its dial features Roman hour numerals surrounding a central painted depiction of figures in a garden setting, framed by an outer five-minute track. The internal verge movement is reported to be signed and numbered 977, while the outer case features embossed figurative decoration within a scrolling border.

Front view of the silver pair-cased verge pocket watch showing dial with garden scene — Gorringe's. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source: bid.gorringes.co.uk
Category: Pocket watch · Verge & pair-cased watch
Form: Pair cased verge pocket watch
Maker / attribution: J. Gib
Reference: Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier: 945
Source-reported date: 1741
Source-reported place: Netherlands
Source-reported serial: 977

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Identification and Attribution

The item is catalogued as a George II period silver pair-cased verge pocket watch, attributed to the maker J. Gib of Rotterdam.

The auction description identifies the watch as having a signed movement numbered 977.

Evidence for this section

“A George II silver century pair cased verge pocket watch, by J. Gib of Rotterdam”
“the signed movement numbered 977”

Dial Features

The dial is described as featuring Roman numerals and a central decoration depicting figures in a garden scene.

The visual appearance of the watch is consistent with a white enamel dial format common to the period.

Evidence for this section

“the Roman dial decorated with figures in a garden scene”

Case Construction

The watch is housed in a silver pair case with an approximate diameter of 47 mm. The outer casing features embossed figurative decoration within a scrolling border.

The source documentation reports the case is hallmarked for 1741.

Evidence for this section

“the case embossed with figures within a scrolling border”
“case hallmarked for 1741”
“case diameter approx. 47mm”

Dial and Case Decoration

According to the auction description, the centre of the dial shows figures in a garden.

The watch is contained within an outer case characterized by its distinct exterior treatment. The auction house describes this case as having embossed figurative work that is framed by a scrolling border.

Evidence for this section

“the Roman dial decorated with figures in a garden scene”
“the case embossed with figures within a scrolling border”

Open research questions

What is the historical evidence for a clockmaker named J. Gib in Rotterdam in 1741?
Do the reported hallmarks correspond to Dutch silver assay marks from the mid-18th century?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for George II silver pair cased verge pocket watch by J. Gib
Field	Source-reported value	Source quotation
Maker	J. Gib of Rotterdam	“by J. Gib of Rotterdam”
Movement Serial Number	977	“the signed movement numbered 977”
Hallmark Date	1741	“case hallmarked for 1741”
Case Diameter	approx. 47mm	“case diameter approx. 47mm”
Dial Decoration	figures in a garden scene	“the Roman dial decorated with figures in a garden scene”

Visible details

White enamel chapter ring displaying black Roman hour numerals and outer five-minute Arabic markers.
Central enamel painting showing figures beside an architectural garden structure and trees.
Convex protective crystal over the dial with bow and pendant positioned at 12 o'clock.
Hinged outer silver case displaying relief engraving or repoussé rim work.

Research qualifications

Movement and interior case hallmarks are reported by the source catalogue but not visible in the provided image.
The case back embossed decoration is not shown in the available photograph.

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.