Sep 19 2016
Antique 1761 REPOUSSE Silver PAIR CASE VERGE FUSEE Pocket Watch
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Nice mid-XVIII verge fusee pocket watch. Made by Chamberlain, Hertford and bears serial number 125. London hallmarks date inner case to 1761. Outer case is made in repousse technique and is probably decorated by “The Family of Darius before Alexander” scene. It has some soldering and reparations, please see photos. Movement is verge British movement of mid-XVIII. It features nice pierced and engraved balance cock, square baluster pillars, barrel with worm. Movement is in working condition, but amplitude of balance is very small, it should be regulated. The dial seems to be in nice condition with one minor restoration at IIII hours. Nice original hands, bull eye glass. Outer case diameter is 53mm, height is 58mm, thickness is 26mm. Weight is 93 grams. The Family of Darius before Alexander: In 333 BC Alexander defeated Darius III, the last king of the Achaemenid Empire, at the Battle of Issus. Darius escaped capture, but his wife Stateira I, his mother, Sisygambis, and his daughters Stateira II and Drypetis were taken by Alexander. Alexander displayed forgiveness in victory. This subject became popular after the painting of Veronese (which is now being kept in National Gallery in London). Good collector item, don’t miss it. Don’t forget to look my other items on sale. I can accept wire transfers within EU. The item “Antique 1761 REPOUSSE Silver PAIR CASE VERGE FUSEE Pocket Watch” is in sale since Saturday, September 17, 2016. This item is in the category “Jewelry & Watches\Watches, Parts & Accessories\Pocket Watches\Antique”. The seller is “sparklingbear” and is located in Armentières en Brie. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Year of Manufacture: Pre-1800
- Escapement Type: Verge
- Movement: Mechanical: Hand-winding
- Age: Antique (pre 1920)