English 18 carat gold watch with pirouette 15 seconds scale Circa 1814

Pocket watch with an early rack lever escapement
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An unusual early rack lever watch with a pirouette 15 seconds scale, made by Meyer Isaac Tobias & Co in Liverpool, England, circa 1814. The case of this watch is crafted from 18 carat gold and the white enamel dial has Roman hour numerals, an unusual 15 seconds dial at 6 o’clock and gold hands. The movement is fitted with an extremely rare early rack lever escapement ‘pirouette’ with 15 seconds rotation, a diamond end stone and Liverpool windows.
The case and movement have matching numbers and the movement is signed.
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Diameter: 55,5 mm
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Weight: 154 g
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Signed: M.I. Tobias & Co, Liverpool
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This is one of the rarest rack lever watches from this period. At an earlier auction, a silver example was sold; they are much rarer in gold.