English Fusee Movement Pocket Watch in Reverse-Painted Tortoiseshell Plique Outer Case

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English Fusee Movement Pocket Watch in Reverse-Painted Tortoiseshell Plique Outer Case, mid-late 18th century, by Thomas De Lasalle, London, fusee movement with gilt brass engraved fret and pierced and engraved cock, with white enamel dial with pierced arrow hour, and poker minute hands, inner case with maker initials "I.T.," in gilt-metal outer case, front with open bezel, back set with tortoiseshell reverse-painted with navette centered by woman leaning on an anchor, in leaf surround accented with plique pinwork, movement dia. 1 1/2, full lg. 2 3/4 in.
Estimate $700-900

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