SILVER POCKET WATCH

1788
Silver pair cases, gilded, repoussé outer case with mythological scene in Rococo style. Silver champlevé dial with embossed Roman numerals for hours and Arabic numerals for minutes, central floral motif and inscription "LONDON". Total (gross) weight 93,52 g (including case), watch 69,57 g, Ø 4 cm, case 5 cm. Verge escapement, pierced plate and balance cock, marked: "14463 Samson LONDON". Condition B. Working and running well.. In London in the last quarter of the 18th century we find four watchmakers of this name. The already mentioned Samuel, two with the initials F and J. and one with no initial. Our pocket watch probably created by the same manufacturer as these: https://www.cogsandpieces.com/pocket-watch-0552/