Jun 10 2016
Beautiful 1811 Scottish verge fusee silver pair case pocket watch by James Blaik
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Beautiful solid and super clean Scottish made by James Blaik of Peterhead, Serial no. 223 silver cased verge fusee. Sharp Solid sterling silver case is Silver hall marked (Q) 1811 London assay. Beautiful white colored porcelain dial with nice clear Roman numerals and outer ring minute numbers. This dial has beautiful eye appeal with just a few very faint spider lines and only a small chip and repair near the center hole arbor, Undistracting. Beautiful original matching solid Gold hands. Sharp near spotless high domed crystal. All case covers open, close and fit perfect together with nice and tight hinges. Key wind and key set pocket watch runs full length of chain. Balance has an unbelievably outstanding motion with a nice strong main spring. The balance bridge with its beautiful Diamond end stone, has a unique face and ornate scroll work as does the left side of the movement. The movement is super clean (almost pristine) with bright blue screws and is regulated by a silver disked regulator with a finger pointing for adjustment. The watch measures approx. 55mm excluding the bow. Pocket watch runs outstanding and keeps great fusee time, last checked about +/- 2 or 3 minutes within approx. 24 hour period hanging from a hook in the vertical position…….. But cannot guarantee accuracy upon sale. These watches are verge type. Meant to keep time, not perfect time 205 years ago. Also special care must be taken not to overwind these old museum pieces. Inside the case is an old watch makers paper. Watch is listed in the Watch and Clock makers of the world as Blaik, James of Peterhead Scotland c. Watch comes with a sharp key for winding. Note all of my pocket watches have been personally serviced and restored to there best working order according to there age and condition. This is a great looking super nice and solid cased beautiful condition 205 year old Scottish verge fusee pocket watch with a nice loud tick, that functions beautiful with beautiful dial and hands and one of the cleanest movements I have seen. A watch you would be proud to own. The item “Beautiful 1811 Scottish verge fusee silver pair case pocket watch by James Blaik” is in sale since Saturday, June 04, 2016. This item is in the category “Jewelry & Watches\Watches, Parts & Accessories\Pocket Watches\Antique”. The seller is “patsoldgoods” and is located in Greenlawn, New York. This item can be shipped to North, South, or Latin America, to all countries in Europe, to all countries in continental Asia, to Australia, to New Zealand.
- Year of Manufacture: 1810-1819
- Material: Silver
- Closure: Open Face
- Features: 12-hour Dial
- Escapement Type: Verge
- Movement: Key wind key set verge fusee
- Serial Number: 223
- Country Made: England
- Age: 205
- Case Material: Sterling Silver