| A fine 18th Century English verge coachwatch made for the Turkish market in silver and tortoiseshell triple cases. Large fire gilt verge movement, broad Egyptian pillars with pierced galleries above. Fusee and chain, pierced and engraved cock. Plain steel balance, silver regulator disc with
Turkish markings. Signed white enamel dial with Turkish numerals, blue steel beetle and poker hands. Matching silver pair cases, the bezel of the outer decoratively engraved. Silver pendant and bow, maker's mark "PM" and number corresponding to that on the movement. Fine third protective case covered in green tortoiseshell and decorated with silver pique pins, engraved silver bezels.
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