Feb 19 2023
18th CENTURY VERGEFUSEE SILVER POCKET WATCH J. PRIEST BIRSTWITH No. 204-PEAR CASE
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This recent find comes from Estate of Retired Military Officer and Pocket Watch Collector. Pocket watch best I can figure dates to the late 1700′s and was a product of John Priest J. PRIEST who was a workman for George Graham and Thomas Colley a Simon Barkley was also brought in as a partner until his death in the 1750′s at this point John Priest took Barkley’s place next to Colley (Information from the 18th century vergefusee site). Timepiece is a Counter-Clockwise wind and has the Baluster Pillars with what I believe is a Gilt Brass Full-Plate. Movement is signed J. Priest with Birstwith No. 204 in Cursive under name. Both cases seem to match and look to be sterling, They also show some expected use/age wear (See picture #11 and #12). Outer case has 3 round service cards from what looks to be dates from 1811/1840s and 1870s (Also 2 quote card’s). Previous owner had watch serviced around 2016 and it Runs Good – (I have put Watch through 3 full winds and it tends to run +/- 1 to 3 minutes) it tends to start out slow but catches up between the 12 hour and 24 hour mark? This item is in the category “Jewelry & Watches\Watches, Parts & Accessories\Watches\Pocket Watches”. The seller is “msg767″ and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States, all countries in Europe, Japan, Canada.
- Movement Finish: Gilded
- Closure: Open Face
- Movement Setting: Key Set
- Indices: Roman Numerals
- Year Manufactured: Pre-1800
- Vintage: Yes
- Case Color: Silver
- Department: Men
- Caseback: Snap
- Style: Casual
- Features: 12-Hour Dial, Lever Set, Double Cased, Keywind, Roman Numeral
- Case Material: Sterling Silver
- Estimated Production Year: 1790-1800
- Pocket Watch Size: 16/18
- Movement: Mechanical (Manual)
- Water Resistance: Not Water Resistant
- Movement Serial Number: 204
- With Papers: No
- Brand: VERGEFUSEE
- Type: Pocket Watch
- Customized: No
- Dial Color: White
- Model: Birstwith 204
- With Original Box/Packaging: No
- Case Finish: Polished
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
- Display: Analog