A FINE GOLD POCKET WATCH WITH AGATE AND STONE SET DOUBLE CASE

Description:

by Thomas Mudge and William Graham, London, 2nd half 18th century
D. 4,2/5 cm
Openwork gold case, white enamel dial with Roman numerals, Arabic minute track, gold-plated hands. Fire-gilded spindle movement lever excapement with quarter repeater, diamond capstone, openwork spindle cock, chain and fusee, striking on bottom bell. Movement marked: Tho. Mudge/W. Dutton London, movement no. 1312. Overcase in gold and silver with agate inlays and blue and white gemstones. Weight approx. 94/130g. Enamel dial with hairline cracks, movement needs to be overhauled, some smaller stones missing.
Private Collection Bavaria
Thomas Mudge 1715-1794 was a British clockmaker who invented the lever escapement, from 1755-1790 he became partner to William Graham - both were apprenticed by George Graham in London.