English rare silver pair cased verge pocket watch Circa 1710

Rare silver pair cased pocket watch by Thomas (H)Ester
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A rare English pair cased verge pocket watch, circa 1710.
Two cases: outer case – silver, polished, large lateral hinge; inner case – silver, polished, case maker’s punch mark “IH”. Silver, Champlevé dial with inlaid radial Roman hours, chased centre with signature and blued steel “Poker & Beetle” hands. Fine full plate movement, keywind, firegilt and signed; with applied engraved ornaments, chain/fusee, Egyptian movement pillars, three-arm steel balance, florally engraved and pierced balance cock.
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Diameter: 57 mm
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Weight: 134 g
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Signed: Thomas (H)Ester, London