Mar 13 2017
Stunning 1788 English Verge Fusee Silver Pair Case Pocket Watch J. Stanton London
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Stunning Beautiful condition Rare 1788 English made by J. Stanton of London Serial no. 3535 Silver pair cased verge fusee. Gleaming Solid sterling silver matching pair case is Silver hall marked (n) 1788 of London assay. Beautiful condition white colored porcelain dial with nice Bold Black Roman numerals and sharp clean 5 minuet chapter ring. The dial has a few very light spider lines and some surface scratches. Extremely unique Rare perfect condition original solid Gold sun burst style hands. Outstanding 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 super nice motion with a nice strong tick. The balance bridge and right side plate with its intricate hand filed thru scroll work give the movement an amazing depth perception. Truly a piece of art. The movement is near mint Condition with unbelievably stunning blue screws and a Sharp silver disked index for regulating. Pocket watch measures a nice 52mm excluding the bow. Pocket watch runs outstanding and keeps great fusee time, last checked it was running +/- 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 229 years ago. Also special care must be taken not to overwind these old museum pieces and always remember to wind counter clockwise. Inside the watch case is a beautiful condition Rare old watch makers paper from Joseph Church of Hartford Connecticut and the watch also has an amazing advertising key from Stamford Connecticut for winding and setting. A nice early American owned pocket watch. Pocket watch has multiple listings in the Watch and Clock Makers of the World book as J. 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 just an amazing looking and outstanding condition Rare 229 year old verge fusee pocket watch that functions beautiful. The watch has a beautiful dial, Rare Original Gold hands and solid case, with a near mint condition movement. A watch you would be proud to own and display. Note: I was advised that the old watch maker papers may be from Perth, Scotland. The item “Stunning 1788 English Verge Fusee Silver Pair Case Pocket Watch J. Stanton London” is in sale since Saturday, March 11, 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: 3535
- Country Made: England
- Age: 229
- Case Material: Sterling Silver