English gilt and shagreen pair cased verge watch Circa 1775

Gilt and shagreen pair cased pocket watch
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An English gilt and shagreen open faced pair cased pocket watch, circa 1775, fire gilt verge movement, pierced and engraved balance cock, silver regulator disc, signed by Rob’t Markham London
Gilt inner case and the outer case gilt covered with shagreen. Double glazed, which is very rare.
White enamel dial with poker and beetle hands. winding through the back
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Diameter: 47 mm
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Weight: 99 g
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Signed: Rob’t Markham London
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Robert Markham, London c. 1725-80. Son-in- law of, and partner with, James Markwick , S.v., and succeeded him on his death in 1730. sed the trade name Markwick Markham, q.v., both in the partnership and later but also traded also under his own name, and also with that of Francis Perigal.
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Reference 010000