English double cased verge clock with rock crystal bridge Circa 1700

Early exceptionally large pocket watch with sun pointer
–
An early exceptionally large double cased verge clock with rock crystal bridge, made by Francis Goodo in London,  England, circa 1700. This timepiece boasts a silver, open faced double case that is sure to catch the eye of any discerning collector. The outer case is adorned with tortoiseshell, while the inner case remains smooth and bears remnants of Hallmarks and numbering, specifically No. 376 and the master’s mark PR. The original silver Champlevé dial features an outer ring with Arabic numerals for the minutes, an inner ring with Roman numerals for the hours, and “sun” hands. The extremely rare English verge escapement was commonly used in the 17^th century and is characterized by its vertical movement and balance bridge with faceted decorated rock crystal. The entire movement is covered with an outer protective ring, which is partially pierced and glazed.
Both the dial and movement are signed, adding to the watch’s provenance and value.
–
Diameter: 67 mm
–
Weight: 195 g
–
Signed: Goodoo, London
–
Francis Goodo
Francis Goodo was a watchmaker in London around 1700. He is known for creating a verge watch with an alarm in 1708 that is now in the British Museum’s collection.