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Tortoishell and gilt pair cased verge by Hassenius of London, c.1700. The outer case is covered in pinned tortoishell. Overall condition is very good noting some period repairs. It is intact and there are no areas uncovered. Hinges are fine and the case button works nicely. The inner case is gilt with expected areas of wear. Note the fine ribbed detailing to the long neck.  Overall condition rated at 95% mint; please request additional images if interested. This is a lovely early piece. The mint white enamel dial is most likely a contemporary replacement c.1760 when the champleve dials where falling from fashion as are the gold hands. The movement is superb. A very deep fire gilt full plate verge signed Hassenius of London with a wide broad pierced D foot winged balloon balance with small birds to the main table. The silvered Tompion regulator is marked from 1-6. Superbly executed split tulip pillars and decorative stop work. Worm and barrel set-up between the plates. A very fine early 18thC piece in working order. Total size: 49mm x 29mm. Key wind and set. £1995 ($3990)  
James Hassenius is a listed maker who was free of the Clockmakers Company in 1682.  Examples of his work are held in the Dennison Collection and Greenwich Museum.