Early heavy English 18 Carat verge pocket watch Circa 1793

Pocket watch with beautifully decorated plate
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An early heavy 18 Carat pair case verge watch, made by Charles Smith in London, England circa 1793. The numbered open faced plain pair case watch was crafted from 18 Carat gold. The white enamel dial has an outer ring with black Roman numerals for the hours and gold hands. The movement has a very fine original silver dust cover with an opening for the magnificent verge bridge and the regulating disc, ‘rabbit’ and ‘snail’ symbols as an indicator for ‘faster’ or ‘slower’, fantastic movement quality with diamond end stone and a beautifully decorated plate.
Movement signed.
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Diameter: 55 mm
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Weight: 97 g
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Signed: Charles Smith Bunhill Row
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Charles Smith
Charles Smith, made free in 1779, is listed on Bunhill Row until 1820. Bunhill Row was situated on the west side of the street at the entrance to Cherry Tree Alley and Lamb’s Buildings.