English 18K gold triple cased repoussé watch Circa 1790

Gold verge pocket watch
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An English 18 carat yellow gold triple cased pocket watch made by Curtis & Co. (John Curtis) in London, circa 1790. This watch has a gold plated full plate verge escapement movement with hand engraved details, signed by Curtis. The white enamel dial features Roman numerals for the hours. The construction includes an inner gold case, a decorative intermediate case, and an outer protective case, possibly originally in shagreen. The smooth case is complemented by a double case, decorated with a repoussé relief scene of figures, likely mythological or Biblical, executed in 18 carat or 22 carat gold.
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Diameter: [not specified]
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Weight: 64.3 g
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Signed: Curtis, London
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John Curtis, also known as John Curteis, was a prominent London watchmaker in the 18th century.