English large silver watch with mock pendulum Circa 1715

Silver watch with unusual verge escapement
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An early and large pair cased pocket watch with a mock pendulum made by John May in London, England, circa 1715. Both cases were crafted from silver with a later owner’s engraving on the inner case. The white enamel dial features Roman hours, an outer minute track, outermost Arabic five minute numerals and gilt hands. The numbered movement is equipped with a very rare verge escapement, unusual pillars and a silver bridge.
The movement is signed.
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Diameter: 59 mm
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Weight: 142 g
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Signed: John May London
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May
John May (1670-1738) was a Dutch born pocket watch and clockmaker who emigrated to London just before 1692. He became a freeman of the Clockmakers’ Company in London in 1692 and died in 1738. He is primarily known for his quality craftsmanship during the late 17^th and early 18th centuries.