
©Michael Manßhardt
Spindle pocket watch movement
Dated to approximately 1720, this watch exemplifies the fusion of science and art in 18th-century watchmaking. Restoring and bringing such a piece back to life highlights the innovative craftsmanship of the era. Watchmakers like John Byfield created verge watch movements celebrated for their enhanced accuracy and refined construction, making these timepieces both precise instruments and enduring symbols of progress and prestige.
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Brass, Silver, Steel, Pocket watch
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Michael specialises in making intricate carillon clocks






