English gold fob watch with auxiliary seconds Circa 1750

Gold open faced fob watch by Benjamin Gray
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An extraordinary English 18 carat gold fob watch with auxiliary seconds, circa 1750. Firegilt full plate movement in the similar shape as the case, keywind, applied pierced and florally engraved ornaments, chain/fusee, square baluster pillars, cylinder escapement, three armed steel balance, florally engraved and pierced balance cock with mascaron, chatoned diamond endstone on balance. White enamel dial with radial Roman hours, auxiliary seconds and serpent hands. Plain case with sector bulge, five piece hinge. Signed movement.
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Dimensions: 43 x 48 mm
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Weight: 84 g
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Signed: Benja Gray London
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Benjamin Gray is recorded as an eminent maker working in Pall Mall with his partner Justin Vulliamy. They were appointed clockmakers to the King. Today Benjamin Gray’s clocks are held by many private collections.