Jul 30 2016
Beautiful 1791 English verge fusee silver pair case pocket watch by Geo Denham
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Beautiful 1791 English verge fusee Silver pair case pocket watch by George Denham of London. Matching Pair Case, Silver hall marked (q) 1791 London assay, also with Rarer Right facing Duty Mark. Beautiful white colored porcelain dial with nice clear Bold Roman numerals and four sub quarter numbers. This dial has beautiful eye appeal with just a few very faint spider lines otherwise super clean with absolutely no chips. The matching thick solid Gold hands are a perfect complement. Sharp near spotless high domed Crystal is beautiful. All case covers open, close and fit perfect together with nice and tight hinges. Key wind and key set pocket watch runs beautifully with nice Balance motion. The balance bridge is beautiful with what appears to be an Urn and ornate scroll work, as does the left side of the movement. The movement is super clean with sharp blue screws and is regulated by a left side silver disked regulator. The watch measures approx. 54mm 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 225 years ago. Also special care must be taken not to overwind these old museum pieces. Inside the case is a nice old watch and clock makers paper with an advertisement for furniture and guns. 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 Super Nice and Solid English verge fusee museum Quality time piece ready to be added to any serious watch collection. The item “Beautiful 1791 English verge fusee silver pair case pocket watch by Geo Denham” is in sale since Saturday, July 23, 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: Pre-1800
- Material: Silver
- Closure: Open Face
- Features: 12-hour Dial
- Escapement Type: Verge
- Movement: Key wind key set verge fusee
- Country Made: England
- Age: 225
- Case Material: Sterling Silver
- Serial Number: 13917