Thomas Tompion Gilt Case Clock Watch, London, c. 1700. Thomas Tompion (1639–1713) was an English clockmaker, watchmaker and mechanician who is still regarded to this day as the "Father of English Clockmaking". Tompion's work includes some of the most historic and important clocks and watches in the world, and can command very high prices whenever outstanding examples appear at auction. A plaque commemorates the house he shared on Fleet Street in London with his equally famous pupil and successor George Graham. The silver outer case with monogram. Cast champleve dial with Roman hour and Arabic minute numerals set on a matted and chased ground, The verge escapement, chainfusee movement signed Tompion, London. Ornate piered fusee movement,engraved decoration with florals, birds and face. Steel countwheel with engraved Arabic numerals, blued steel pointer, and silvered regulating dial, cased diameter 53 mm,approximately 2 inches. Silver case hallmarked, missing hinge.