English silver precision pocket watch with duplex escapement Circa 1808

Silver pair cased pocket watch
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An extremely fine precision watch made by John Peterkin in London, England, circa 1808. This watch has very solid, original pair cases crafted from silver with some remains of gilding, London Hallmarks for 1808 in both cases and the maker’s mark J.P. The white enamel dial has Roman hour numerals, an outer minute track, a large subsidiary seconds dial at 6 o’clock and gold spade hands. The numbered movement features a duplex escapement, finely engraved cock, large balance and a diamond end stone.
The case, cuvette and movement have matching numbers, and the cuvette and movement are signed
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Diameter: 56 mm
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Weight: 168 g
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Signed: John Peterkin London
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The item presented here is a high quality English collector’s watch, as it is one of the earliest, possibly even the earliest surviving duplex watches by this famous London watchmaker, who was listed until around 1840.
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Peterkin
John Peterkin was a London based pocket watchmaker in the period when pocket watches were not only time telling devices but also symbols of social status. He produced watches in the mid 19^th century, with examples of his work, such as a pocket watch hallmarked in London in 1840, still appearing in auctions today. His watches featured a full plate movement signed by him, along with Roman numerals on the dial and an engine turned case.