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An extremely rare and fine example of a George III 18ct. Rose Gold, Pair Cased Verge by Thomas Hawkins # 156 C.1764.

A magnificent Antique timepiece of the very highest grade and quality,with the most attractive deep rich Rose gold Pair Case.

The white enamelled dial in excellent condition with Roman numerals and Arabic five minute intervals. Finely pierced, beautifully delicate gold hands, the chain fusee movement with square baluster pillars.The movement signed Thomas Hawkins London # 156.

Steel balance, with Verge escapement, a very finely engraved and silvered regulation dial, beautifully pierced and engraved balance cock with classic scrolling foliage and with very large and quite magnificent Diamond End Stone,(also Jewelled under the dial).

This fabulous timepiece is in superb condition, intact with its original internal dust cover, signed Thomas Hawkins London # 156, in plain inner and outer 18ct. Rose Gold Pair case, with case makers mark GH and London Hallmarks for the year 1764. Case diameter 44mm .

With the case open, and the dust cap removed, this beautiful Verge movement can be seen in all its glory. The very high standard of the finely engraved and silvered regulation dial is just one indication of the extremely high quality of this wonderful timepiece, another is the higher number of spokes used on all the wheels.

The high degree of surface finish to the wheels, escapement and plates is also clear evidence of the amount of time and care taken in the production of this outstanding Georgian Pocket Watch.

So too is the construction and finish to the internal dust cover. Lesser watches of the period lack the preciseness and fine finish to the form and bevel of the half moon regulation aperture.

However, held in place by a screwed Chaton, the most noticeable and impressive feature indicating the high grade and quality, is the huge Rose cut Diamond End Stone, capping the balance staff. Again unlike lesser grade timepieces this feature is repeated under the dial.

A traditional "watch paper" of a later Victorian watchmaker, responsible at one time for a service or repair, lines the outer pair case.

The beautiful deep metallic blue of the original blued steel inner dust cap retaining bar, contrasts against the fine gilt of the inner dust cover.

On close examination of the movement, a fine and meticulous finish to all working parts and to the fine decorative embellishment can be seen.

The fine piercing and intricate engraving, the beautifully formed square baluster pillars and fine scroll work, all give us some idea as to the immensely high regard and importance in which this eighteenth century technology and craft was held by those engaged in its production.

Most importantly the Hallmarks on both the inner and outer cases are completely matching, as is the case makers mark "CH".

The Lion Passant indicating 18ct. Gold, together with the Leopard's Head of the London Assay Office and the London date later for 1764.