English 22k gold pair cased verge pocket watch Circa 1718

Open faced pocket watch of high quality
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An English gold pair cased verge pocket watch of high quality, circa 1718.
22k gold case, case maker’s punch mark “WB”. Gold dial, champlevé, Roman numerals for the hours, Arabic numerals for the minutes, signed Bowtell London. Full plate movement, chain/fusee, three-arm steel balance, signed Will Bowtell London.
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Diameter: 54 mm
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Weight: 147 g
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Signed: William Bowtell, London
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According to Brian Loomes’ records, William Bowtell was still training to be a watchmaker in 1694. From 1703 to 1727 he was a member of the Clockmakers’ Company.