| An early 18th Century English verge with silver champleve dial in chased and engraved silver pair cases. Deep full plate fire gilt movement with delicately shaped baluster pillars. Fusee and chain with worm and wheel barrel setup between the plates. Pierced and engraved winged cock with mask, pierced and engraved foot. Plain four arm gilt balance, silver regulator disc.
Signed silver champleve dial, Roman and Arabic numerals, blue steel beetle and poker hands. Silver pair cases, plain inner with silver bow and swivel pendant. Silver outer case unusually decorated with chased and engraved armorial shield flanked by mythical animals and surmounted by a helmet.
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