Movement: Gilt, chain fusée, finely pierced and engraved balance cock, diamond endstone, quarter repeating on a bell in the back of the case
Dial: White enamel with Turkish numerals
Case: pierced and engraved inner case decorated with polychrome enamel flowers, outer case with glazed back, movement and dial signed, 49 mm. diam.

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James Markwick and his son James were both fine watchmakers working in London. James Markwick Jr. was one of the first to use jewelled bearings in his watches. In later years he was in partnership with his son-in-law Robert Markham, who succeeded him using the trading name of Markwick Markham. The company became famous for watches destined for the Turkish market, and towards the end of the 18th century began signing their watches in collaboration with other eminent London watchmakers for their watches intended for the East. The makers associated with Markwick Markham include: Francis Perigal, Peter Upjohn, Story, Borell, Johnson, Recordon, and Dupont, all highly reputable watchmakers in their own right.
Francis Perigal was working in New Bond Street in 1770. Watchmaker to the King. Clockmakers Company 1781, died 1824.