English 22k gold and enamel pearl-set watch Circa 1791

Gold open faced verge pocket watch
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A very fine and rare English, 22K gold and enamel pearl set pair-cased watch, circa 1791-1792. Outer: the back case with translucent imperial blue enamel over engine-turning, pearl-set bezel terminated with white enamel band. Inner: A polished case. White enamel dial, radial Arabic numerals, outer minute dot divisions. Gold arrowhead hands. A hinged, frosted gilt full plate movement with cylindrical pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement, steel balance with flat balance spring, single-footed cock. Signed on the movement. Property of a French Collector.
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Diameter: 49 mm
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Signed: Richard Clarke  London
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This is an excellent example of the English luxury watch from the end of the 18th century with typical English settings for the pearls, and deep and exquisite engine-turning under the enamel, areas in which the English excelled.