Fine English solid silver pocket watch with quarter hour repeater Circa 1781

Silver pocket watch with verge escapement
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A fine quarter repeating pocket watch made by James Tregent in London, England, circa 1781. The case of this watch was crafted from solid silver and has London Hallmarks. The white enamel dial has Roman hour numerals, an outer minute track and gold spade hands. The numbered movement has a very fine quality verge escapement repeating the quarter hours on a gong.
The movement is signed.
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Diameter: 50 mm
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Weight: 118 g
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Signed: Jam^S Tregent London
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Tregent
James Tregent (1759-1808) was listed as a “Famous Maker” and Royal Clockmaker in London. He was watchmaker to the Prince of Wales from 1781 to 1808.