Oct 17 2020
RARE ANTIQUE ENGLISH SILVER CONSULAR CASED VERGE FUSEE POCKET WATCH LONDON c1859
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VERY GOOD, RARE ANTIQUE ENGLISH SILVER CONSULAR CASED VERGE FUSEE POCKET WATCH LONDON c1859. Antique, early Victorian gentleman’s sterling silver, consular cased, verge fusee Pocket Watch by Debois & Wheeler of London. The firm of Desbois & Wheeler were well respected makers of good quality watches. The English made, sterling silver case is in good condition. It has full English hallmarks for sterling silver. The case maker’s mark “EH”, the Lion Passant sterling silver mark, the Leopard’s Head London town mark and the date letter “d” for 1859/60. The rear of the case with engine turned engraving and a central cartouche that is free of initials. He white enamel dial is in very good condition for it’s age, only some little nibbles and some very short hairlines on the edge. It has the hours in Roman numerals. The good quality verge movement is signed “Desbois & Wheeler, London” and has the serial number 1631. The watch measures 49mm in diameter (across the case, excluding the winding crown). Overall, this is a good example, it would make a lovely addition to any collection. Thank you for viewing this listing from. We always has an excellent selection of pocket watches and vintage wristwatches in stock. We also stock good quality antique Jewellery and Silver. Check out my other items. And be sure to add me to your favourites list. The item “RARE ANTIQUE ENGLISH SILVER CONSULAR CASED VERGE FUSEE POCKET WATCH LONDON c1859″ is in sale since Monday, September 28, 2020. This item is in the category “Jewellery & Watches\Watches, Parts & Accessories\Watches\Pocket Watches”. The seller is “deveron_jewellers” and is located in Scotland. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Model: London made
- Department: Men
- Case Material: Sterling Silver
- Escapement Type: Verge
- Movement: Mechanical: Hand-winding
- Type: Pocket Watch
- Year Manufactured: 1850-1859
- MPN: N/A
- Display: Analogue
- Brand: Debois & Wheeler, London
- Water Resistance: Not Water Resistant
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
- Style: Dress/Formal
- Dial Style: 12-Hour Dial
- Dial Colour: Ivory
- Closure: Open Face
- Material: Sterling Silver
- Age: Antique (pre 1920)
- Product: Pocket Watches/ Chains/ Fobs
- Features: 12-Hour Dial
- Customised: No
- Case Colour: Silver