Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd has dated this piece to the 17th Century.
Gilt pierced hands and a rarer feature of a date aperture above the 6. A silver repousse outer case in fine condition marked 'Mauris Fecit'.
John May of London was a Dutchman by birth and free of the Clockmakers Company in 1692/3. He is recorded as working in Loomes 'The Early Clockmakers of Great Britain' as working until 1702.
This watch has come direct from a private collection.
Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd has dated this piece to the 17th Century.
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John May of London Late 17th Century Repousse Pair Cased Pocket Watch
