English plain silver pair cased verge pocket watch Circa 1710

Silver open faced verge watch
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A fine and very rare English pair cased, silver pocket watch, circa 1710. A polished plain in- and outercase. White enamel dial, radial Roman numerals, outer minute track with five-minute Arabic numerals. Blued steel beetle and poker hands. A gilt full-plate movement with divided Egyptian pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement, plain steel balance with flat balance spring, single-footed cock with small streamers and angled foot, silver regulation dial. Movement signed.
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Diameter: 56 mm
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Signed: Thomas Tompion & George Graham  London
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Thomas Tompion & George Graham These two eminent British makers were in partnership for a very short time; very rarely is a watch found that is signed by both.