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A large, decorative, skeletonised London verge pocket watch, glazed on both sides with centre seconds for the Chinese market Movm. No. 1240, Dimensions 75 mm, circa 1770, Weight 216 g, Origin England Case: Copper, firegilt, glazed on both sides, florally engraved edges, paste-set bezels. Dial: Enamel. Movm.: Firegilt, skeletonised and finely florally decorated, chain/fusee, six-arm steel balance. John Grantham's life and work are incompletely documented. The entries in Baillie and Loomes are simple: London. Mid 18th century. However, his watches are always of the highest quality.