Oct 26 2020
PAIR CASED OTTOMAN TURKISH Market Verge Fusee Antique Pocket Watch
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Good British pair case verge fusee watch for Ottoman market. Diameter of inner case is 47mm, outer case is 58mm. George Prior may be the best known maker for Ottoman market. Baillie mentions George Prior as maker of repute, especially in watches for Turkey. Received two awards from Society of Arts. Watches in multiple museum collections worldwide. Watch features enamel movement, signed in Arabic, with rare monogrammed cock, decorated with “gp” letters for George Prior. White enamel dial with Arabic numbers. Both cases bears London date hallmarks for 1832 and WB maker’s mark. Condition Condition is quite good. Dial is in good condition with minor wear. Movement is running in every position, though I don’t guarantee time keeping. The case appears to be in good condition with common period wear. Good fully authentic verge watch for Ottoman market from reputable maker. The item “PAIR CASED OTTOMAN TURKISH Market Verge Fusee Antique Pocket Watch” is in sale since Tuesday, October 20, 2020. This item is in the category “Jewelry & Watches\Watches, Parts & Accessories\Watches\Pocket Watches”. The seller is “goodoldwatch” and is located in Armentières en Brie. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
- Department: Men
- Escapement Type: Verge
- Movement: Mechanical (Key-winding)
- Type: Pocket Watch
- Year Manufactured: 1830-1839
- Closure: Pair Case
- Brand: George Prior
- Features: 12-Hour Dial
- Material: Silver
- Age: Antique (pre 1920)