English gold watch with rack lever escapement Circa 1818

Gentleman’s 18K gold pair-cased pocket watch
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An English pair-cased pocket watch with rack-lever escapement according to Peter Litherland, circa 1818.
The inner and outer case are 18 carat gold, movement protection cap.
A frosted gilt dial, engine-turned centre.
full plate movement, keywind, large chatoned jewels Liverpool windows, rack-lever escapement, three-arm steel balance.
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Diameter: 55 mm
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Weight: 151 g.
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Signed: Robert Roskell  Liverpool
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Robert Roskell was a qualified watch- and clockmaker in Liverpool and London.
Due to his various partnerships and take overs he signed turn in: “Robert & Son”, “Hunt & Roskell”, “Robert Roskell Liverpool” or “Roskell Liverpool”.