A rare 19th Century English verge with polychrome enamel dial showing the changing of the guard in silver pair cases. Full plate fusee movement with round pillars. Pierced and engraved round cock depicting a serpent, gilt regulator on top plate below the plain three arm steel balance. Fully restored white enamel dial with Arabic numerals, gilt hands. In the centre of the dial a polychrome enamel scene depicting two stone towers of a fortress with soldiers in red tunics standing to attention beside it. An arched doorway between the towers is pierced to reveal a disc with soldiers painted on it. As the watch runs the soldiers pass the door and so depict the changing of the guard. Matching silver pair cases, silver oval pendant and bow, maker's mark "JM".

• Signed __________Jackson - Liverpool 17558
• Hallmarked Birmingham 1813
• Diameter 57 mm - Depth 13.5 mm
• Condition
• ==> Case _______ Excellent.
• ==> Dial ._______ Very good.
• ==> Movement __ Excellent.

A rare subject, the watch in very good overall condition. The dial on this watch is a 19th century original which has been restored by ourselves. It should not be confused with other watches that have been recently enhanced by the addition a painted dial or automaton scene.

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