English fine gold repousse pair-cased pocket watch Circa 1738

Gold open faced verge watch
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A very fine English 18k gold repousse pair-cased pocket watch, circa 1738. The inner case with London hallmarks for 1738-1739. The outer case is repousse, the bezel decorated with asymmetric flowers and scrolls, and the back with a scene of Penelope and her suitors within an asymmetric flower and scroll border. A polished inner case.
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White enamel dial with radial Roman numerals, outer minute track and Arabic five-minute numerals. Blued steel beetle and poker hands. A matte gilt, full plate movement, ornate pierced flower pillars, fuse with chain, verge escapement, three-arm brass balance, flat balance spring, single footed balance cock finely pierced and engraved with foliage, silver regulation dial. Movement signed, both cases engraved under the bezel with initials MH. 
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Diameter: 49,5 mm
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Signed: Latham London