Sep 15 2016
Beautiful 1819 English verge fusee silver pair case pocket watch by Geo Clarke
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Beautiful Large Solid and super clean English made by George Clarke of London, Serial no. 7495 Silver pair cased verge fusee. Sharp Solid sterling silver case is Silver hall marked (d) 1819 of London assay. Beautiful Outstanding condition, off white colored porcelain dial with nice Bold Roman numerals and large sub seconds dial. Beautiful solid Gold colored hands. The dial shows just some light spider lines otherwise is truly beautiful. Absolutely spotless high domed bulls eye 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 beautiful motion. The balance bridge is beautiful With its unique face and ornate scroll work. The movement is super clean with bright blue screws and a push arrow index for regulating. Pocket watch has a perfect fitting dust cover and a functioning stop/start switch. The watch measures approx. 58mm excluding the bow. Pocket watch runs outstanding and keeps great fusee time, last checked about +/- 3 or 4 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 197 years ago. Also special care must be taken not to overwind these old museum pieces and always remember to wind counter clockwise. Inside the case is an old watch makers paper from Louth England. Watch is listed in the Watch and Clock makers of the world book as Clarke, George James London a. Watch comes with a sharp watch makers 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 197 year old verge fusee pocket watch with a nice tick, that functions beautiful with beautiful dial and hands and Super clean movement. A watch you would be proud to own and display. The item “Beautiful 1819 English verge fusee silver pair case pocket watch by Geo Clarke” is in sale since Saturday, September 10, 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: 7495
- Country Made: England
- Age: 197
- Case Material: Sterling Silver