London verge in silver pair cases

A mid 18th century London verge watch, in good overall condition.

MOVEMENT : Gilt fusee movement, with verge escapement. The engraved and pierced balance cock is nicely decorated with a shell to the neck and entwined foliage to the table and foot. There are four square pillars, and a blued steel regulator disk.

Signed J. Williamson, London and numbered 4546.

Running well and in good condition.

DIAL : The white enamel dial is good condition, though with some scratches, mainly around the edge. There is a small flake at the centre.

Good original 18th century steel beetle and poker hands.

INNER CASE : Silver, with hallmarks for London, 1767, maker’s mark n.P.

The stem has been reattached and reinforced inside the case, but otherwise all in good condition. The bezel snaps shut correctly. The high dome bull’s eye crystal is fine.

OUTER CASE : A silver pair case, with hallmarks and maker’s mark matching the inner.

The silver is again in good condition. The hinge and catch are fine and the case snaps shut. The catch button has worn down but is still fuctional.