Mar 05 2017
Amazing 1795 English Verge Fusee Silver Pair Case Pocket Watch By George Austin
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Amazing near Mint condition super clean English made by George Austin of London Silver pair cased verge fusee. Beautiful Smooth Solid sterling silver pair case is Silver hall marked (u) 1795 of London assay with Rare Right facing Duty Mark. Pristine condition white colored porcelain dial with nice Bold Black Roman numerals and Quarter hour sub numbers is matched with its original Thick Solid Gold matching Arrow Style hands. The dial shows no chips or hairlines at all and is truly Amazing. Absolutely spotless high domed bullseye 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 nice motion. The balance bridge is beautiful With its unique and ornate scroll work. The movement is near mint with sharp blue screws and a Spotless silver disked index for regulating. The serial number is 3751 and is also matched to the inner pair case Pocket watch measures a nice sized 55mm excluding the bow. Pocket watch runs Truly Outstanding and keeps great fusee time, last checked it was running +/- 1 minute 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 222 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 a fragile old watch makers paper from Woodbury New Jersey. Watch comes with a key for winding and setting. 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 an Amazing looking mint super nice and solid cased Beautiful condition 222 year old verge fusee pocket watch that functions Outstandingly with an absolutely beautiful dial and Rarely seen Arrow Styled Gold hands and Super clean movement. A watch you would be proud to own and display. The item “Amazing 1795 English Verge Fusee Silver Pair Case Pocket Watch By George Austin” is in sale since Saturday, March 04, 2017. 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
- Serial Number: 3751
- Country Made: England
- Age: 222
- Case Material: Sterling Silver