Pocket Watch Case

Samuel Joseph, Liverpool unusual verge fusee pocket watch with demi-hunting case and terrific fancy balance cock. Silver consular style case measures approximately 54mm in diameter (pendant excluded) and is marked with London hallmarks, the date letter is not fully distinct due to wear but appears to be very likely for either 1800 or 1801 (capital E or F). Dial is white enamel and has a central chapter that is visible when the front of the case is closed, has an outer chapter visible when the front of the case is opened, and has a winding aperture toward bottom. Movement is marked with the serial number 1262, the word “Warranted, ” and has a magnificent fancy balance cock with a radiating sunburst design to its table. Running and a nice looking movement overall with excellent gilt color. Dial is excellent with just a scratch between 5 and 6 O’clock in its inner chapter and a small fine scratch at outer edge near the 1 minute marker. Minute hand appears to be a replacement being of different color than hour hand. Case is attractive with a good overall in hand look and feel. Case front opens somewhat wide of 90 degrees, case rear has some scattered dents and dings, and case front has a few mild small dings. Demi-hunting case crystal has some scratches. Please check out my other items this week for more great watches and watch related items for sale. New to watch collecting? – Check out the NAWCC! The NAWCC (National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors) is a group that has a 65 year history, a terrific online message board for collectors, and the NAWCC puts on many watch and clock shows across the United States every year. I’ve been an NAWCC member since 1991 and recommend it to every collector of watches or clocks. The item “SAM JOSEPH LIVERPOOL VERGE FUSEE UNUSUAL DEMI HUNTING CASE CA. 1800 POCKET WATCH” is in sale since Friday, April 3, 2020. This item is in the category “Jewelry & Watches\Watches, Parts & Accessories\Pocket Watches\Antique”. The seller is “fhwatch” and is located in Dunbarton, New Hampshire. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, China, Mexico, Germany, Japan, France, Australia, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, Thailand, Belgium, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, New Zealand, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi arabia, United arab emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Malaysia, Chile, Costa rica, Panama, Trinidad and tobago, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Brunei darussalam, Bolivia, Egypt, French guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Monaco, Macao, Martinique, Maldives, Nicaragua, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion, Uruguay.

• Escapement Type: Verge
• Features: Fusee

SILVER REPOUSSE PAIR CASE VERGE FUSEE POCKET WATCH. Joseph snr was himself apprentice to Thomas Hughes. Joseph jnr’s business was registered at 32 Aldgate, High St, London. A early English pocket watch. In good working order. A fine 18th century English Repousse Silver pair cased verge fusee pocket watch by Joseph Stephens, London. The movement is watch maker signed and serial numbered 2408. The outer Silver Repousse case has a scene depicting four figures with an angel above them, the inner plain polished silver case (housing the movement) is hallmarked London 1783 and case maker stamped IW most likely to be John Wright, Red Lion St, Clerkenwell, London. The movement has round pillars, a finely pierced and engraved balance cock with a large Diamond endstone with engraved foot incorporating a Tompion style disc regulator. It has a chain driven fusee and a verge escapement. The white enamel dial has Black Roman hour numerals, black Arabic minute numerals and beetle & poker hands and it has mineral bullseye glass crystal. The outer case measures 47.5mm (approx 1.9) in diameter, the combined weight including movement is 105 grammes. Condition: Both cases fit well together and are considered to be an original pair. The movement is complete and in strong running order keeping to exceptionally good time for a verge movement of this age. Both case covers open and close correctly with good strong hinges. The dial has no hairlines or chips and the blued beetle and poker hands and bullseye crystal are in good order. Over all good condition commensurate with age. More suitable for a collector of fine pocket watches than an every day watch wearer. Used presentation box and star shaped antique key provided. The item “1783 JOSEPH STEPHENS, LONDON. SILVER REPOUSSE PAIR CASE VERGE POCKET WATCH” is in sale since Monday, October 7, 2019. This item is in the category “Jewellery & Watches\Watches, Parts & Accessories\Pocket Watches”. The seller is “jal247″ and is located in England. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Modified Item: No
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
• Escapement Type: Verge
• Movement: Mechanical (Key-winding)
• Year of Manufacture: 1783
• MPN: Does Not Apply
• Closure: Open Face/ Pair Case
• Display: Analog
• Brand: Jos Stephens