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William Story, London (Red Lion Street) first mentioned in 1737 died 1784.
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WILLM STORY. A LATE 18TH CENTURY 18 carat GOLD PAIR CASE CYLINDER POCKETWATCH
signed Willm Story, London, number 371
the frosted gilt chain fusee movement with pierced and engraved cock, diamond endstone, cylinder escapement under a separated dust cover, the white enamel dial with Roman numerals and Arabic five minute divisions, gold beetle and poker hands and sweep centre seconds, with plain outer and inner case, hallmark London 1781, movement and dust cover signed - 55mm. diam.
signed Willm Story, London, number 371
the frosted gilt chain fusee movement with pierced and engraved cock, diamond endstone, cylinder escapement under a separated dust cover, the white enamel dial with Roman numerals and Arabic five minute divisions, gold beetle and poker hands and sweep centre seconds, with plain outer and inner case, hallmark London 1781, movement and dust cover signed - 55mm. diam.