English watch with centre seconds and 2 time zones Circa 1848

Gold open faced pocket watch by Richard D. Pugh
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A very rare English pocket watch with independent jumping centre seconds and two time zones, circa 1848.
18 carat gold engine turned case with lateral hand-engraved with foliate decor, gold dome and case maker’s punch mark “RS”. Enamel dial with two eccentric chapter rings with radial Roman numerals, auxiliary seconds, independent jumping centre seconds, filigree blued steel hands and signed “Tempus Fugit”. Bridge movement, keywind, 2 barrels, frosted, gilt, English lever escapement, gold ring balance. Movement signed.
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Diameter: 49 mm
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Weight: 92 g
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Signed: D. Pugh Liverpool, Beesley Maker, Prescot
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Richard Dyke Pugh was born around 1815 and was based in Liverpool. From March 25, 1850 he was Henry Mc’s business partner for several years. Cune. This collaboration by RD Pugh & Co. dissolved. Pugh married Spinner Marion Willis on November 24, 1853 in St Bartholomew (Church), Vauxhall, Liverpool. He lived at 540 Scotland Road. His wedding was witnessed by Richard’s father, James Pugh (farmer), and John and Clara Willis. John Willis was an engraver.
This clock was completed by Puch, the raw movement was probably supplied by John Beesley Sr. He also called himself “Maker Movement” in dating this watch, it is not likely that this work of John Beesley Jr. comes.
Richard Dyke Pugh died on January 7, 1889 in Scotland, Road 540, and was buried in Anfield Cemetery.