Graham. An Early 18k Gold and Enamel Key Wound Cylinder Pair Case Watch

SIGNED GEORGE GRAHAM, LONDON, MOVEMENT AND CASE NOS. 6037, EARLY 18TH CENTURY

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Graham. An Early 18k Gold and Enamel Key Wound Cylinder Pair Case Watch
Signed George Graham, London, Movement and Case Nos. 6037, Early 18th Century
Full-plate gilt-finished cylinder movement, chain fusée, pierced and engraved balance cock, diamond-end stone, three-arm balance, metal dust cover, silvered regulator disc, Egyptian pilasters, white enamel dial, Roman numerals, outer calibrated minutes track, inner polished circular case, outer engine-turned and engraved pair case, the back cover central zone with blue translucent guilloché enamel background, gilt, green and white enamel vase, surrounded by a white enamel and gilt border, further surrounded by a green enamel leaf motif and blue enamel ribbon, both back rim and bezel with blue and white enamel geometric design, cuvette and movement signed, movement and case numbered, outer case stamped DA
Outer case 59mm diam. inner case 42mm diam.

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George Graham (1673-1751) is one of England's most prominent clock and watch makers. After an apprenticeship with Henry Aske, Graham worked with Thomas Tompion from 1695 to 1711. He was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society in 1721. Additionally, he was a Member of the Council and became a Master of the Clockmaker's Company. Graham is best known for technical skills in particular the deadbeat escapement, mercury pendulum and advances in the cylinder escapement.

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