Pocket watch saboneta J.R. LOSADA. London, n.14024. In silver plated in 18kts gold. Circular case

Pocket watch saboneta J.R. LOSADA. London, n.14024.
In silver plated in 18kts gold. Circular circular case with gold plated dial ornamented with classical bas-reliefs. Roman numerals in gilt. Breguet type hands. Auxiliary dial for seconds. Three covers. Winding-key movement. With its original case. In working order. May require adjustment.
Measurements: 5 cm (diameter).
José Rodrà guez Losada (Iruela, 1797-London, 1870) was a Spanish liberal military man exiled in London. In the English capital he worked as a watchmaker, being considered one of the best of the time. He is famous for having made and donated free of charge to Madrid City Council the Government Clock that presides over the Puerta del Sol in Madrid (1866).