GEORGE IV 18CT GOLD VERGE POCKET WATCH

A GEORGE IV 18CT GOLD VERGE POCKET WATCHJOHN BUTT, LONDON 1827The frosted gilt full-plate single fusee movement with four columnar pillars pinned through the backplate and verge escapement regulated by flat-rimmed sprung steel three-arm balance with faceted diamond endstone and regulation via an arm reading against and engraved SLOW/FAST sector, the backplte applied with a foliate engraved backcock decorated with a grotesque mask set next to a raised shaped mainspring pivot plate engraved JOHN BUTT, Bond Street, LONDON, 452, the tri-colour gold dial with engine-turned centre within matted chapter ring incorporating raised Arabic hour numerals within a band of raised flowering foliage to circumference, with gilt spade hands, the consular case with engine-turned rear cover, hinged convex-glazed bezel and relief floral band decoration to circumference fitted with a conforming suspension post and bow at twelve o'clock, marks for Sheffield 1827, case maker W.M.The pillar plate 4cm (1.5625ins) diameter, the case 4.5cm (1.75ins) diameter.A John Butt is recorded in Baillie, G.H.

Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as working in London before 1761. Gros weight 91 grams.Watch has a winding key but is not of the correct size.