Early English silver pair case verge pocket watch Circa 1694

Pocket watch with very early verge escapement
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An early pocket watch, made by John Shaw ‘Famous Master’ in the district of Holborn(e) in London, England, circa 1672-1715. The plain open faced pair case of this watch was crafted from silver and carries its maker’s mark LW. The silver champlevé dial has Arabic numerals for the minutes and Roman numerals for the hours and gilt hands. The very early English movement has a verge escapement and tulip pillars.
Dial and movement signed.
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Diameter: 56 mm
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Weight: 135 g
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Signed:  James Shaw, Holborne    
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John Shaw

John Shaw, district of Holborn(e) in London. Apprenticed 1672, Clockmakers Company 1682 and master 1712-1715.