A Sam Northcote 18ct gold repousse verge pair cased watch, the gilt metal plate movement with finely pierced and engraved balance cock, silver regulation, square baluster pillars, movement signed 'Sam Northcote, Plymouth'. The gold champleve dial with black enamel Roman numerals and a five minute chapter ring, signed 'Northcote', blued steel hands. The gold inner case hallmarked London 1764, maker Richard Palmer I, the outer gilt metal case with repousse decoration in high relief of a classical scene of a seated emperor receiving gifts, together with an associated 18th century sagreen protective case decorated with gold pin work. Circa 1764.