Antique William Glover Pair Case Verge Fusee Pocket Watch. London, Circa 1750

Antique brass and ttshll., pair-case verge fusee pocket watch, signed by William Glover and made in London circa 1750. The watch is in excellent conservation state and working order. The brass outer case is veneered with real patinated ttshll. With fine vegetal motifs and a butterfly. The inner case is made of gilt brass, with knuckle hinged inner case. The cuvette is engraved for an owner. The long-stemmed pendant with ovoid bow dates to the mid-18th century. There is an undefined logo on the inside of a cover. The dial is white with black Roman numerals, minute ring with Arabic markers every 5 minutes. It includes Beetle & Poker type metal hands. The movement is a verge fusee type, with plates separated by tapered baluster pillars. The vegetal-inspired ornaments are typical of the mid/late 18th century. The bridge is engraved with a faun's mask, a popular design in the mid-18th century. The plate is hand engraved with the inscription Wm. Glover, London in beautiful cursive script, accompanied by the serial number. It belongs to the watch maker William Glover, who began business before 1750 and went bankrupt in 1756. Precisely because William Gliver was active for such a short time, his watches, today, are very rare and scarce.This beautiful verge fusee watch with double brass and ttshll. Case retains all its charm, beauty and good working order. Measurements: Outer case: 50 mm. Watch: 42 mm.