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| Index No. A4904 | Gold Pair Cased Verge |
| A late 18th Century continental verge in gold pair cases. Full plate gilt movement with signed gilt dust cover. Pierced and engraved masked cock, garnet endstone, silver regulator disc. Plain three arm gilt balance, blue steel spiral hairspring. Verge escapement with screw adjustments for depth and centre. Signed white enamel dial with Roman numerals, gilt hands. Plain gold pair cases, maker's mark "JC". | ||
| Signed | Recordon London | |
| Condition | Circa | 1795 |
| Case | Excellent but of light gauge. | ||
| Dial | Excellent. | Diameter | 55 mm |
| Movement | Excellent. |
| Although signed for a London maker this watch is undoubtedly of continental origin, probably Swiss. As it does not bear English hallmarks it was most likely a "fake" produced to deceive the buyer who thought he was purchasing superior London workmanship. |
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