| A late 18th Century English verge made for the Turkish market in large silver and tortoiseshell covered triple cases. Full plate fire gilt movement, four small Egyptian pillars with pierced galleries above. Pierced and engraved cock, silver regulator disc marked in Turkish numerals. Plain three arm steel balance,
blue steel spiral hairspring. Fully restored signed white enamel dial, Turkish numerals, blue steel beetle and poker hands. Matching silver pair cases, long silver pendant and bow, maker's mark "IR". Original watch paper from the maker. Fine third outer case covered in tortoiseshell decorated with silver pique pins.
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