Verge in gold repoussé pair cases glazed outer Circa 1775

Verge by Tarts in gilt and shagreen pair cases
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A verge in gold freestanding repoussé pair cases and glazed outer, circa 1775. Full plate fire gilt movement, pierced and engraved cock, pierced and engraved plate for the silver regulator disc, fusee and chain with worm and wheel barrel set-up between the plates, plain three-arm gilt balance, blue steel spiral hairspring. White enamel dial with Roman and Arabic numerals, decorative gilt hands. Fine gold pair cases fitted in a contemporary third protective outer with glazed back, shagreen covered gilt metal bezels decorated with gilt pique pins. Inner case engraved around the edge in a foliate pattern. Rare freestanding repoussé outer case engraved around the edge. Chased and engraved scene in deep relief of a soldier and his companion meeting with a classically dressed woman.
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Diameter: 54 mm
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Weight: 112 g
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Signed: Tarts London
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Rare repoussé outer case. The freestanding technique allows a greater depth by piercing part of the scene and adding a second piece of chased and engraved gold behind it.
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Reference 0014000