Feb 21 2023
Excellent 1755 gold repousee pair cased london verge chain fusee
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I strive to deliver 5 star customer service. Lovely gold mid 1700s quality london repousee pair cased verge fusee. At least 18k solid gold cases almost 50 mm diameter across the outer case not including the box hinge gold button is dented but works fine with the lock wonderful scene in repousee reclining seated woman with cornucopia in her left hand with perhaps a key? In her right & a lions head below cherub? Movement latch protrudes through the dial below the 6 very pretty fire gilded movement with fusee & chain with a verge escapement worm wheel set up under the main spring barrel signed Wm Bathe Bristol # 396 he is listed in my baillle’s circa 1751 inside the inner case looks to be hall marked for london 1755 bright mirror finished screws very fine filigree on the balance cock over the balance wheel perimeter key set from the front / key wind from the rear (if you need a key please ask:-) in good running order though i have not checked it for timekeeping a real pleasure to handle such a quality piece of antique mechanical art a wonderful example for the enthusiast to enjoy! Tempus fugit carpe diem. The release of atomic power has changed everything except our way of thinking… The solution to this problem lies in the heart of mankind. If only had known i would have become a watchmaker. – Albert Einstein (1955). If people concentrated on the really important things in life, there’d be a shortage of fishing poles Doug Larson. I may be going to hell in a bucket babe but at least i’m enjoying the ride bob weir grateful dead. This item is in the category “Jewelry & Watches\Watches, Parts & Accessories\Watches\Pocket Watches”. The seller is “edikted” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Water Resistance: Not Water Resistant
- Department: Unisex Adult
- Case Material: Yellow Gold
- Escapement Type: Verge
- Movement: Mechanical (Manual)
- Type: Pocket Watch
- Customized: No
- Vintage: Yes
- Year Manufactured: Pre-1800
- With Original Box/Packaging: No
- Dial Color: White
- Display: Analog
- Brand: Unbranded