English 20 Carat gold triple cased verge watch Circa 1773

Unique English triple cased verge pocket watch
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A triple cased verge pocket watch of museum quality “Hercules restoring Alcestis to Admetus”, circa 1773.
The transport case, brass, gilt, the rim coated with shagreen, thick domed glass. The outer case is 20 Carat gold, open worked repoussé scene of Hercules.

The inner case is gold, polished and has the case maker’s punch mark “TW”. An enamel dial and  full plate movement, chain fusée, three arm steel blance.
This exquisitely finished pocket watch has a striking, finely decorated intermediate case. The back shows a magnificent ornament: a lavishly chased area with
open work figures that stand out dramatically against the background and appear almost three dimensional.
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Diameter: 60 mm
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Weight: 158 g
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Signed: James Grantham  London