Jan 27 2016
Antique 1770s Benjamin Barber London Fusse Pocket Watch & Persian Jeweled Case
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We are a small family business who works closely with 38 professional art, antique, and collectible pickers, located in ten states between Maine and Virginia. Every day we list up to 30 unique, rare, and unusual items from ancient antiquities to mid 20th century collectibles. Thank You & Happy eBaying from all of us at RIICS Inc. Antique 1770s Benjamin Barber London Fusse Pocket Watch & Persian Jeweled Case.. The outer case on this 18. Century English Fusse Pocket Watch was made for the Arabic or Persian market. The outer case which is not silver, it was made in the Middle East to hold the 18. Century Silver Fusse Pocket Watch. This case is decorated with thirteen cabochon glass jewelsand on the inside is a piece of paper with Arabic writing. The 2 ½ diameter case still closes, however there is some roughness to the back. Century English Pocket Watch is in very good condition and measures 2 in diameter. It retains its original bubble crystal, enameled face and blue steeled hands. If you look closely you will see that there are Arabic numbers around the outside edge. There also are unusual triangular markings. Some of these are doubled, some are pointing in different directions and there is a large zero where the number five would go. The silver case is clearly hallmarked with the London mark and the date letter 1777. We couldn’t find the exact makers mark, but we believe it was made John Robins. This silver case has a couple of very slight dings, but overall it is in very good original condition. Marked on the inside Ben. Barber London 2303 this 18. Century Fusse Watch was made by Benjamin Barber who was an 18. At first I thought the chain was missing, however I was able to wind this watch and not only is the chain present, but I have been able to keep this watch running for short periods of time. I guarantee with a proper cleaning and a slight adjustment or two this 18. Century Persian Pocket Watch will work once again. The only problem with this watch is a hairline crack on the right hand edge of the face.. There is no reserve on this 18. We also list quality antiques, art, & collectibles every day and you never know what you might find listed without any reserve. We promise to list only the very best antiques and collectibles, and we also promise to describe every flaw and detail. Please read all of the information down below so that you understand exactly how we do business. We also assure you that we properly and professionally pack every item as well as fully insure each package. This dispute will be closed within 4 days after being opened and the item will be re-listed. Thank you for your interest in our auctions! Add to Saved Sellers. The item “Antique 1770s Benjamin Barber London Fusse Pocket Watch & Persian Jeweled Case” is in sale since Saturday, January 23, 2016. This item is in the category “Jewelry & Watches\Watches\Pocket Watches\Antique”. The seller is “wwolst12″ and is located in Cumberland, Rhode Island. This item can be shipped to North, South, or Latin America, to all countries in Europe, to all countries in continental Asia, to Australia.
- Brand: Benjamin Barber
- Closure: Open Face
- Country Made: England
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
- Material: Silver
- Movement: Fusse
- MPN: Does Not Apply
- Serial Number: 2303
- Year of Manufacture: Pre-1920