English 18 carat gold key wind duplex pocket watch Circa 1825

Gold open faced gentlemen’s watch
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An English 18 carat gold pair cased key wind pocket watch made by John Peterkin in London, London Hallmarked for 1825. The gilt full plate movement with a duplex escapement, plain steel three arm balance, an engraved balance cock, a diamond endstone and silver regulation. White enamel dial with Roman hour numerals, an outer minute track, large subsidiary seconds at 6 o’clock and gilt spade hands. Both the inner and outer cases are polished. Dial signed John Peterkin London, movement numbered and signed Jno Peterkin London, the inner and outer cases are stamped W.M., cuvette, movement and inner case with matching numbers. Comes with the original winding key featuring a hardstone swivel seal.
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Diameter: 55 mm
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Signed: Jno Peterkin London
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John Peterkin was a London based clock and watchmaker in the period when pocket watches were not only time telling devices but also symbols of social status. He was active in the mid 19^th century.