English/Scottish watch with power reserve indicator Circa 1907

Gold heavy hunting cased pocket watch in a case made by Thoms
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A heavy, English/Scottish, hunting cased pocket watch with power reserve indicator by Edward & Sons, in a case made by Thoms, circa 1907.
18 Carat gold polished case with engraved monogram, case maker’s punch mark FT (Frederick Thoms, London), and a gold dome with dedication engraving: PRESENTED TO P. J. HEALY ESQ. AS A SLIGHT TOKEN OF ESTEEM & APPRECIATION FROM THE CUSH FAMILY 1889-1909. Signed enamel dial with radial Roman hours, auxiliary seconds at 9, 30-hour power reserve indicator at 3, and blued spade hands. 2/3 plate movement, frosted and gilt, with chain/fusee, screwed chatons, English lever escapement, gold screw compensation balance, and chatoned diamond endstone on balance. Movement signed: Edward & Sons, Makers to the Admiralty, Makers to the King, London & 92 Buchanan St., Glasgow.
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Diameter: 52 mm
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Weight: 138 g
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Signed: Edward & Sons Glasgow
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George Edward & Sons was founded in 1837 by George Edward in Glasgow. In 1863 the company was located at 92 Buchanan Street (Royal Bank Buildings) later the business was expanded to 96. In 1874 a shop was opened in London at Mansion House Buildings, on 19 Cheapside Poultry. The company represented in Scotland the Pulsynetic Electric impulses clocking the company Ghent and Co. The company was also a supplier of chronometers for the Admiralty (Chronometer Makers to the Admiralty). The company was continued as Edward & Sons by George Edward Jr., David Herbert Edward, and Arthur Edward. In 1925the company became an Ltd, (limited liability company). Telephone: 7683 City (2 lines). Telegrams and Cables: “Edward, Glasgow.” Bankers: British Linen Co. Bank. In 1963 the company in Glasgow relocated to 46 St. Vincent Street and was later taken over by the Mappin & Webb group.