English 18K gold and enamel verge pocket watch Circa 1780

Gold and enamel open faced verge by Smart & Dennet
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An English 18 carat gold and enamel open faced verge pocket watch, circa 1780. Gilt full plate movement, verge escapement, pierced and engraved balance cock. Later white enamel dial with Roman numerals. The case back with blue guilloché enamel and a polychrome enamel scene depicting a seated lady and a resting lion, surrounded by white enamel dots to simulate pearls, blue and white foliate bezel and border. Movement signed and numbered.
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Diameter: 46.5 mm
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Signed: Smart & Dennet London