An 18th century gilt bronze chatelaine, profusely decorated in high relief of classical maidens, putti, scrolls and flowers, the central two pierced panel drop holding a Joseph John Josephson verge fusse repousse decorated open faced watch, elaborately pierced and engraved balance cock, plain inner case, white enamel Roman numeral dial blued steel hands. The repousse decorated outer case with a central scene of a soldier, a seated woman at a table and an old man surrounded by scrolls and flowers. Movement signed 'J. Josephson London'. Circa 1760. Provenance: Gerald Marsh, Winchester, 2006. Other Notes: John Josephson is represented in the New York University, the Denham and Feill Collections and Oldham Museum.