English verge pocket watch in gold pair cases Circa 1767

English gold pair cased verge
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An English 18 carat gold pair cased pocket watch circa 1767. Full plate fire gilt verge movement with round pillars. Fire gilt full plate verge movement signed Thomas and John Barton and numbered, Manchester, with pierced and engraved balance cock. jewelled to the centre, silver three-arm balance, silvered regulation.
White enamel dial with black Roman numerals and outer five-minute divisions, cut and chased hands, squared baluster pillars, signed gilt dust cap. Polished gold inner hinged case, outer gold repoussé case.
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Diameter: 47 mm
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Signed: Thomas and John Barton Manchester
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Thomas and John Barton are listed as working in Manchester between 1764-1775