English 22 carat gold cylinder pocket watch Circa 1769

Exquisite gold and enamel double cased watch
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An exquisite early gold and enamel double cased watch with cylinder escapement, made by Francis Perigal in London, England, circa 1769. This watch features a 22 carat gold double case with London hallmarks from 1769, a beautifully enamelled outer case and an inner case with an inscription. The very beautifully preserved enamel dial features an outer minute and hour track with Arabic 5 minute numerals and Roman hour numerals and very finely crafted gold hands. The numbered movement is equipped with a fine cylinder escapement and a diamond end stone.
The case and movement bear matching numbers and the movement is signed.
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Diameter: 46 mm
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Weight: 87 g
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Signed: FraS Perigal London
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Perigal
Francois Perigal/Francis Perigal was an important watchmaker in London, active from 1739. The name Perigal was of such importance with regard to the finest enamel watches that it was copied by other renowned London watchmakers. Watches by him can be found in important museums today.