Fine English 18 carat rose gold pair cased duplex Circa 1803

Gold duplex by Desbois & Wheeler
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A fine, heavy English 18 carat rose gold pocket watch in pair cases, hallmarked London 1803. Full plate movement, fire gilded, chain/fusee, steel balance, sawn neck regulator, engraved bridge, steel chaton with screwed diamond endstone, duplex escapement. White enamel dial with Roman numerals, outer minute ring, decentral seconds and gold hands. Plain case, back cover with the Gaelic inscription ‘Telo Telone Terreo’ (Stay on the ground), maker’s mark ‘DW’ for Daniel Walker, gold plated dust cover.
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Diameter: 56 mm
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Weight: 158 ​​gr.
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Signed: Desbois & Wheeler London