Pocket Watch Case

Gilt pocket watch, pair cases, verge – John Leroux, London, c1780. Gilt pair cases, 55 mm. A fine quality verge, by an excellent London maker. MOVEMENT : Gilt verge movement, with engraved and pierced balance cock, diamond endstone, polished steel escape wheel, four round pillars, and blued screws. A lever on the side of the dial at 8 oclock stops and restarts the movement. Signed and numbered (3483). This movement is in excellent condition, and is running well. DIAL : Beautiful, signed white enamel dial with subsidiary seconds. Matching arrowhead gold hands. All in excellent condition. INNER CASE : Yellow metal, with no makers mark. In very good condition throughout. The high dome bulls eye crystal is also fine. OUTER CASE : Yellow metal, again with no makers mark. The hinge, catch and catch button are all fine and the bezel snaps shut correctly. John Leroux (1750 1805) is listed at 8 Charing Cross, London. He is known for his development of the lever movement following Thomas Mudges invention of the escapement. The item “Gilt pocket watch, pair cases, verge John Leroux, London, c1780″ is in sale since Friday, January 17, 2020. This item is in the category “Jewellery & Watches\Watches, Parts & Accessories\Watches\Pocket Watches”. The seller is “cogs_pieces” and is located in Beaminster. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Department: Men
• Escapement Type: Verge
• Type: Pocket Watch
• Year Manufactured: c1780
• Brand: Antique

18k gold plated Verge Fusee Demonstrator case George Prior watch. George Prior was the personal watch master to the Sultan’s Court. The watch has a demonstrato back, so you can enjoy the beautiful movement through the bull eye crystal. The watch comes with the original matching gold plated chain fob with a special retractible pencil holder. The watch is in excellent condition! This is a 240 years old watch, preserved in stuning working order! Amazing gild full plated verge fusee chain driven movement, with hand engraved and pierced fancy balance cock depicting the George Prior’s monogram GP, old style fancy pillars, silver regulator disc with Ottomn ciphers. The watch is oversized 50mm in diameter, 30mm thick. Fine fancy enamel dial with ottoman ciphers. It comes with certificate of authenticity. Get images that make Supersized seem small. Tailor your auctions with Auctiva’s. Track Page Views With. Auctiva’s FREE Counter. The item “18k gold plated Verge Fusee Demonstrator case George Prior watch. Ottoman c1780″ is in sale since Saturday, July 6, 2019. This item is in the category “Jewelry & Watches\Watches, Parts & Accessories\Pocket Watches\Antique”. The seller is “riaerica2000″ and is located in Sofia. This item can be shipped worldwide.