Jul 31 2021
Rare Shagreen Silver P/case Pocketwatch Verge Fusee Square Pillars C1771 Working
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A very interesting and most important fine Shagreen outer case with a silver watch. BY JOHN RICHARDS A LISTED MAKER. PLEASE DO TAKE TIME TO READ THE FULL LISTING AND DO ENLARGE THE PHOTOGRAPHS TO GET A BETTER LOOK. The size of the outer shagreen case is 51 m. The case is in good condition with a good colour. Most of the gold pins are in place, small pieces as shown missing round front bezel. Shagreen is a form of sharkskin it was used to cover expensive watches. The size of the case with the watch size is 41 m. Case with the watch is Silver hallmarked London for 1771. DIAL white enamel is nice condition. The glass is very high nose mineral and clean and clear. The fire gilt movement look just like the day it left the work shop. The watch runs Time keeping Aprox + or – 2/3 minuets per hour, mask engraved and scroll pierced engraved broad balance cock, square pillars. Engraved on the back plate with the makers name. The watch will come with a key. Just great to have such an amazing and interesting watch that is as good as this one, and it just has every thing one could want on a fine verge watch, very hard to find a watch in this condition with all that it has going for it. This watch is so very well priced, and well presented. An absolute must for any serious collector or would make a wonderful present. I endeavour to find both quality and unusual pieces and describe and photograph them as accurately as possible. Thank you kindly for your custom. The item “RARE SHAGREEN SILVER P/CASE POCKETWATCH VERGE FUSEE SQUARE PILLARS C1771 WORKING” is in sale since Friday, July 9, 2021. This item is in the category “Jewellery & Watches\Watches, Parts & Accessories\Watches\Pocket Watches”. The seller is “len02clocks” and is located in london. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Water Resistance: Not Water Resistant
- Model: VERGE
- Department: Unisex Adult
- Style: Dress/Formal
- Case Material: SHAGREEN
- Dial Style: Roman Numerals
- Movement: Mechanical: Hand-winding
- Type: Pocket Watch
- Dial Colour: White
- Year Manufactured: 1771
- With Original Box/Packaging: No
- Closure: PAIR CASE
- Brand: RICHARDS
- Modified Item: No
- Age: Antique (pre 1920)
- Customised: No
- Case Colour: GREEN