English fine silver pair cased verge pocket watch Circa 1755

Fine silver pair cased verge pocket watch
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An English fine silver pair cased verge watch, London hallmark circa 1755, Gilt verge movement numbered 6960, baluster pillars, pierced and engraved balance cock, silvered regulation disc.
White enamel dial, Roman numerals, outer Arabic 5-minute divisions and minute ring, blued steel beetle and poker hands.
Plain inner case with similar outer and short-period stem and bow.
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Diameter: 51 mm
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Signed: William Devis London
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William Devis. London (Fleet Street) 1751-died in 1763. Succeeded by John Newton, q.v.