Aug 17 2016
English fusee pocket watch, 14K gold hunting case, multicolor gold dial -rf24119
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DESCRIPTION : Robert Roskell, Liverpool, fusee with type II Massey crank roller escapement, 52mm, 14K gold tested original consular hunting case bearing Chester hallmarks, crowned “18″ stamp, date letter for 1829, casemakers’ marks “CJ” over “WG, ” the first unknown, the second perhaps William Griffiths of Liverpool, known to be working at this precise date, key-wind key-set, multicolor gold dial, Massey type II escapement with the roller jewel sandwiched between upper and lower rollers, 12-16 jewels, diamond end stone, gilt movement with plain balance cock, gilt locking dust-cap, s#42288. Gross weight of assembled watch 85.5 dwt (133.1 g). As with a number of Chester cases, the test result comes in below the pretended karat. CONDITION : Runs well upon winding but has not been serviced, timed or tested, good balance motion, good escapement function, plates show near mint gilding, hardly any oxide on steel components; dial excellent, minor scuffs in the stippled field around the numerals; hour and seconds hands near mint, replaced minute poorly fitted; original case shows medium wear, many fine scratches, no dents or dings, front cover with edge crack by hinge, engine-turned detail gone from back, later monogram deeply engraved in front and still quite crisp, highlight wear to carved borders and band; bow & pendant original, bow pivots freely and has central thinning at apex; good glass crystal. We will always provide antiques declarations on our packages where appropriate. WE DO NOT END AUCTIONS EARLY! The item “English fusee pocket watch, 14K gold hunting case, multicolor gold dial -rf24119″ is in sale since Monday, August 15, 2016. This item is in the category “Jewelry & Watches\Watches, Parts & Accessories\Pocket Watches\Antique”. The seller is “patj2173″ and is located in Goffstown, New Hampshire. This item can be shipped worldwide.