English watch in under painted tortoiseshell pair cases Circa 1770

Brass verge pocket watch by Samuel Toulmin
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An exceptional English pair cased underpainted verge pocket watch from London, enclosed in a tortoiseshell case, circa 1770. The watch showcases a copper gilt inner case and an underpainted tortoiseshell brass outer case delicately adorned with moss agate-inspired moss growth along the edges. At the heart of the design, a young lady leans casually against a covered vase in a picturesque mountainous landscape, with a gentle lamb resting at her feet. The enamel dial features Roman radial hours, an outer minutes track with Arabic five minute numerals and decorative gilt hands. It also boasts a full plate keywind movement with chain/fusee, verge escapement, and a three-arm steel balance.
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Diameter: 51 mm
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Weight: 102 g
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Signed: Samuel Toulmin London
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Samuel Toulmin was a watchmaker who worked in London, specifically in The Strand area, from approximately 1757 to 1873. Although his exact address is unknown, it is believed to have been at the Dial in Burleigh Street, near Exeter Change, in the Strand. Toulmin signed several wristwatches and clocks, including a grandfather clock in the Virginia Museum, a clock in the China Gelis collection, and a clock in the Science Museum. He is also known for creating pocket watches, clocks, and barometers.