Henry Massy - 1700s Pair Cased Verge Fusee British Antique Pocket Watch

Good British verge fusee pocket watch in silver pair case.
Diameter of outer case is 59mm, inner case is 50mm, thickness is 34mm.
Weight is hefty 156 grams

Nice champleve dial and movement are signed by Massy London.

T.C. Cuss in his book "The English Watch" shows the watch similarly signed by Massy, attributing it to Henry Massy about 1710 (p.146) or a little before.
Henry Massy was a watchmaker from French Huguenot family.
His father, Nicholas Massy, French born (Blois) French Huguenot, emigrated to London about 1680, he became member of Clockmaking company in 1682 and died at 1698.
Admitted Brother of the Clockmakers’ Company in April 1692; working in Charles Street near St James’s Square by 1707, active to till 1720 (according Baillie - member of CC till 1745).
Was a maker of good watches, several of his watches currently presented in various collections, including repeating watch in British museum, Guildhal Museum and Science Museum of S. Kensignton.


The currently presented watch can be dated to 1700-1710.
The elaborated silver chamlevé dial with Unicorn & Lion English under crown in the center of dial.
Movement features Egyptian pillars (fashionable in 1700-1715), cock with D-shaped leg, beautiful coq with grotesque mask, birds and flowers ornament - typical attributes of 1700-1710s production.



Condition
The watch appears to be in correct condition.
Movement appears to be in good running condition and works in every position.
Champleve silver dial is in good condition.
Inner Case is in ok condition with some period wear and re-soldered pentand.
Outer case is in correct condition.