Description

A late 18^th Century English verge in gilt metal pair cases covered in horn underpainted by a naval scene.  Full plate fire gilt movement with square baluster pillars.  Pierced and engraved cock, pierced and engraved foot and plate for the silver regulator disc. Fusee and chain with worm and wheel barrel setup between the plates. Plain three arm steel balance, blue steel spiral hairspring. White enamel dial with Roman numerals, blue steel hands.  Gilt metal pair cases, plain inner case, number corresponding to that on the movement.  Gilt metal outer case covered in horn underpainted with a scene of a sailor bidding farewell to his sweetheart, a British naval vessel anchored beside them.