English gold open faced repoussé lever watch Circa 1860

Gold repoussé lever by J. Barling
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An English gold open faced keywound repoussé lever watch, circa 1860. Keywound lever movement, chain fusée, gilt dust cover. Gilt dial with chased and engraved scroll centre and rim, Roman numerals. Case with finely chased and embossed scroll and floral decorated bezels, the reverse with a finely chased and embossed scene in high relief of three cranes beside a brook to the centre surrounded by flowers and animals. Dial and movement signed and numbered.
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Diameter: 50 mm
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Signed: J. Barling High Street Maidstone