A mid 18th Century English verge with polychrome enamel dial in silver pair cases. Full plate fire gilt movement with square baluster pillars. Pierced and engraved silvered masked cock with pierced and engraved foot. Silver regulator disc on pierced and engraved gilt plate. Fusee and chain with worm and wheel barrel setup between the plates. Plain three arm steel balance, blue steel spiral hairspring. White enamel dial with polychrome scene in the centre of an angler at the river's edge, Roman and Arabic numerals, gold beetle and poker hands. Silver pair cases, silver pendant and bow. The inner case only bearing hallmarks and maker's mark "HT".

Signed ___ Jno Smith York ___ Hallmarked London 1753

Diameter 50 mm - Depth 16 mm
Condition
Case _____ Excellent.
Dial _____ The scene excellent but the white chapter fully restored.
Movement ___ Excellent.

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