Pocket Watch Case

This Rare Museum grade p/watch measures 62mm in diameter (80 with loop) a fine fusee verge gents 3 case pocket watch by Edward Prior, made for the Ottoman (Turkish) market, Overall in excellent condition & working, winds up properly & ticking nicely, (just cleaned & oiled) weighing 142 grams. The cosmetic condition of this p/watch really is superb for this type & for it’s age being an early one of Edward Prior. Starting with the watch itself the inner silver case is hallmarked for London 1833 with the case maker JD. It’s in superb condition with only the usual minor age related edge wear of little importance & some very minor dings. (please look at & enlarge photo’s as they are a large part of my description) The dial is original signed Edward Prior, London & excellent with hardly noticeable only under loop very light hairline & some age related surface scratches as pictured, the class crystal is domed & appears to be the original, the hands too are the beetle poker type & appear to be original too. The second silver case bears the same makers mark & London hallmarks as the inner case, it’s in near mint condition with attractive bright cut detail round the middle & edges, The third case the pin work shell case is also superb with approx. Only 4 pin heads missing & very minor surface wear & a couple of small repairs & surface chips which hardly show at all. All hinges & catches are in good working order, (they do take a bit of getting used to though). The fusee movement winds smoothly & runs well. It bears the early serial number of 50550. It has been cleaned & oiled but no timekeeping or parts guarantees at all are offered with this type of antique p/watch. The movement is also signed with the makers name Edwd Prior & has typical stunning pierced & engraved balance cock & scroll decorated pillars associated with Priors work. It has a couple of service papers for 1865, 6 & 8. Even though at the moment this p/watch winds & ticks ok & the balance is fine etc. NOTE; Even though this has just been cleaned & oiled, it is an antique so no guarantees can be given regarding this p/watch. It does wind & tick away well, but cant be guaranteed. This p/watch comes with a super silver , period Turkish market albert chain with 5 strands & central slider also heart fob medal & tassle with all balls on ends six altogether, has fancy tbar & working dog clip & the sliding part works & slides correctly, This chain tests silver, it’s probably European, dating from approx, early Georgian era c1810 to mid Victoria era c1870, so 19th Century fancy Ottoman/European albert chain (see pictures for more information) Chain measures 245mm & extra 70mm of chain with tassle & weighs 31.6 grams. Some information about Edward Prior. Edward Prior was a maker of some repute especially in p/watches for the Ottoman (Turkish) market. He has pocket watches in the Ilbert & Dennison collection also the, Feill & Frankel collections. He also has watches in the British Museum & Metropolitan Museum of Arts, New York. He worked & was associated in business with his father George Prior, who were sons of John , who in turn was the son of William of Nessfield Otley, West Yorkshire. John received 6 awards from the society of Arts & George a maker of repute himself especially watches for the Turkish market received 2 awards from the Society of Arts & has 3 case watches like this in the Science Museum South Kensington also a tortoise shell 3 case p/watch like this one in the Victoria & Albert Museum South Kensington & a 3 case p/watch in the Metropolitan Museum of Arts, New York. All made in association with Edward, his son. George Prior born 22nd March 1735 apprenticed to his Uncle Thomas Prior of Prescot Street, London c1750 -57. In August 1787 he bought the substantial manor House called “The Lawns” at Sydenham nr Lewisham. George Prior died on 23rd April 1814 aged 79. Note; (watches after this date were very quickly signed by his son) Edward Prior born 25th Dec 1780 died 4th March 1859. He lived in London at 48 York Terrace, Regents Park & at Halse Manor House, Somerset & is buried at Halse. George Prior (Edwards father) 1793 -830. Edward Prior 1800 -1868. They worked in conjunction with each other & also Edward carried on the watchmaking business especially for the Turkish market. This is a superb set with a super rare maker & type of pocket watch, it comes in 3 cases the inner two Silver with matching hallmarks & the outer with tortoise shell finish. It has a lovely silver 5 strand slider albert chain all working & sliding correctly with tassle & heart shaped fob medal to go with it, which I think finishes this off beautifully. A must have for any pocket watch lover, enthusiast or collector & can only increase in value due to its maker & the short supply which will only get less & especially in such fine condition. Etc All are checked overnight & are ticking away unless stated. NO GUARANTEE can be given, on parts or future timekeeping though, with these old antique pocket watches. Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any further questions. The item “Antique, 1833, Edward Prior, Silver 3 Case Pocket Watch & Turkish type Albert Chain” is in sale since Monday, July 24, 2017. This item is in the category “Antiques\Silver\Solid Silver\Pocket Watches/Chains/Fobs”. The seller is “bazchap” and is located in Leeds, West Yorkshire. This item can be shipped to United Kingdom, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Australia, United States, Canada, Brazil, Japan, New Zealand, China, Israel, Hong Kong, Norway, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mexico, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand.

• Maker: Edward Prior, London
• Product: Pocket Watch, Albert Chain & Fob Medal
• Age: 1800-1849
• Composition: Silver & shell

This Rare Museum grade p/watch measures 62mm in diameter (80 with loop) a fine fusee verge gents 3 case pocket watch by Edward Prior, made for the Ottoman (Turkish) market, Overall in excellent condition & working, winds up properly & ticking nicely, (just cleaned & oiled) weighing 142 grams. The cosmetic condition of this p/watch really is superb for this type & for it’s age being an early one of Edward Prior. Starting with the watch itself the inner silver case is hallmarked for London 1833 with the case maker JD. It’s in superb condition with only the usual minor age related edge wear of little importance & some very minor dings. (please look at & enlarge photo’s as they are a large part of my description) The dial is original signed Edward Prior, London & excellent with hardly noticeable only under loop very light hairline & some age related surface scratches as pictured, the class crystal is domed & appears to be the original, the hands too are the beetle poker type & appear to be original too. The second silver case bears the same makers mark & London hallmarks as the inner case, it’s in near mint condition with attractive bright cut detail round the middle & edges, The third case the pin work shell case is also superb with approx. Only 4 pin heads missing & very minor surface wear & a couple of small repairs & surface chips which hardly show at all. All hinges & catches are in good working order, (they do take a bit of getting used to though). The fusee movement winds smoothly & runs well. It bears the early serial number of 50550. It has been cleaned & oiled but no timekeeping or parts guarantees at all are offered with this type of antique p/watch. The movement is also signed with the makers name Edwd Prior & has typical stunning pierced & engraved balance cock & scroll decorated pillars associated with Priors work. It has a couple of service papers for 1865, 6 & 8. Even though at the moment this p/watch winds & ticks ok & the balance is fine etc. NOTE; Even though this has just been cleaned & oiled, it is an antique so no guarantees can be given regarding this p/watch. It does wind & tick away well, but cant be guaranteed. This p/watch comes with a super silver , period Turkish market albert chain with 5 strands & central slider also heart fob medal & tassle with all balls on ends six altogether, has fancy tbar & working dog clip & the sliding part works & slides correctly, This chain tests silver, it’s probably European, dating from approx, early Georgian era c1810 to mid Victoria era c1870, so 19th Century fancy Ottoman/European albert chain (see pictures for more information) Chain measures 245mm & extra 70mm of chain with tassle & weighs 31.6 grams. Some information about Edward Prior. Edward Prior was a maker of some repute especially in p/watches for the Ottoman (Turkish) market. He has pocket watches in the Ilbert & Dennison collection also the, Feill & Frankel collections. He also has watches in the British Museum & Metropolitan Museum of Arts, New York. He worked & was associated in business with his father George Prior, who were sons of John , who in turn was the son of William of Nessfield Otley, West Yorkshire. John received 6 awards from the society of Arts & George a maker of repute himself especially watches for the Turkish market received 2 awards from the Society of Arts & has 3 case watches like this in the Science Museum South Kensington also a tortoise shell 3 case p/watch like this one in the Victoria & Albert Museum South Kensington & a 3 case p/watch in the Metropolitan Museum of Arts, New York. All made in association with Edward, his son. George Prior born 22nd March 1735 apprenticed to his Uncle Thomas Prior of Prescot Street, London c1750 -57. In August 1787 he bought the substantial manor House called “The Lawns” at Sydenham nr Lewisham. George Prior died on 23rd April 1814 aged 79. Note; (watches after this date were very quickly signed by his son) Edward Prior born 25th Dec 1780 died 4th March 1859. He lived in London at 48 York Terrace, Regents Park & at Halse Manor House, Somerset & is buried at Halse. George Prior (Edwards father) 1793 -830. Edward Prior 1800 -1868. They worked in conjunction with each other & also Edward carried on the watchmaking business especially for the Turkish market. This is a superb set with a super rare maker & type of pocket watch, it comes in 3 cases the inner two Silver with matching hallmarks & the outer with tortoise shell finish. It has a lovely silver 5 strand slider albert chain all working & sliding correctly with tassle & heart shaped fob medal to go with it, which I think finishes this off beautifully. A must have for any pocket watch lover, enthusiast or collector & can only increase in value due to its maker & the short supply which will only get less & especially in such fine condition. Etc All are checked overnight & are ticking away unless stated. NO GUARANTEE can be given, on parts or future timekeeping though, with these old antique pocket watches. Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any further questions. The item “Antique, 1833, Edward Prior, Silver 3 Case Pocket Watch & Turkish type Albert Chain” is in sale since Monday, July 24, 2017. This item is in the category “Antiques\Silver\Solid Silver\Pocket Watches/Chains/Fobs”. The seller is “bazchap” and is located in Leeds, West Yorkshire. This item can be shipped to United Kingdom, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Australia, United States, Canada, Brazil, Japan, New Zealand, China, Israel, Hong Kong, Norway, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mexico, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand.

• Maker: Edward Prior, London
• Product: Pocket Watch, Albert Chain & Fob Medal
• Age: 1800-1849
• Composition: Silver & shell

(31) HUGE triple cased Edward Prior for Turkish market verge fusee silver pair case & 70 mm outer shell case Ca early 1800′s – Great Unusual Edward Prior repair paper in back of the 2nd case!! Good clean early unmarked dial. Good early Edward Prior gilt verge fusee movement – good running movt. Unusually large 70 mm original triple cased – inner two silver pair & outer is nice silver with shell on back & bezel – inner two hallmarked- good condition – orginal patina. Good crystal – key wind & set – key included. NO SALES TO TURKEY! PAYMENTS must me made within 3 days of sale. We reserve the right to use other shippers. We do our best to describe all items completely. No expressed or implied warrenties other than those specifically stated in the listing. 100% SATIFACTION IS OUR GOAL!! The item “Huge 70mm Triple cased Edward Prior Turkish market verge fusee silver & shell cs” is in sale since Friday, June 02, 2017. This item is in the category “Jewelry & Watches\Watches, Parts & Accessories\Pocket Watches\Antique”. The seller is “watchbob” and is located in Indianapolis, Indiana. This item can be shipped to North, South, or Latin America, all countries in Europe, all countries in continental Asia, Australia.

• Brand: Edward Prior Turkish market verge fusee
• Movement: Edward Prior
• Country Made: England for Turkish – mid east market
• Model: Turkish market 3 cased verge fusee
• Age: early 1800′s
• Case Material: silver pair case & shell outer case
• Escapement Type: verge fusee
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
• Material: Silver
• Closure: Triple cased Open Face
• Features: 12-Hour Dial

IMPORTANT : SALE PRICE, FOR SHORT PERIOD ONLY. This Rare Museum grade p/watch measures 62mm in diameter (80 with loop) a fine fusee verge gents 3 case pocket watch by Edward Prior, made for the Ottoman (Turkish) market, Overall in excellent condition & working, winds up properly & ticking nicely, weighing 142 grams. The cosmetic condition of this p/watch really is superb for this type & for it’s age being an early one of Edward Prior. Starting with the watch itself the inner silver case is hallmarked for London 1833 with the case maker JD. It’s in superb condition with only the usual minor age related edge wear of little importance & some very minor dings. (please look at & enlarge photo’s as they are a large part of my description) The dial is original signed Edward Prior, London & excellent with hardly noticeable only under loop very light hairline & some age related surface scratches as pictured, the class crystal is domed & appears to be the original, the hands too are the beetle poker type & appear to be original too. The second silver case bears the same makers mark & London hallmarks as the inner case, it’s in near mint condition with attractive bright cut detail round the middle & edges, The third case the pin work shell case is also superb with approx. 4 pin heads missing & only very minor surface wear & a couple of surface chips which hardly show at all. All hinges & catches are in good working order. The fusee movement winds smoothly & runs well. It bears the early serial number of 50550. It has not been serviced for years so no timekeeping guarantees at all are offered. The movement is also signed with the makers name Edwd Prior & has typical stunning pierced & engraved balance cock & scroll decorated pillars associated with Priors work. It has a couple of service papers for 1865, 6 & 8. Even though at the moment this p/watch winds & ticks ok & the balance is fine etc. It does wind & tick away though so no real problems just needs a service. This p/watch comes with a super silver , period Turkish market albert chain with 5 strands & central slider also heart fob medal & tassle with all balls on ends six altogether, has fancy tbar & working dog clip, This chain tests silver, probably European, dating from approx, early Georgian era c1810 to mid Victoria era c1870, so 19th Century fancy Ottoman/European albert chain (see pictures for more information) Chain measures 245mm & extra 70mm of chain with tassle & weighs 31.6 grams. Some information about Edward Prior. Edward Prior was a maker of some repute especially in p/watches for the Ottoman (Turkish) market. He has pocket watches in the Ilbert & Dennison collection also the, Feill & Frankel collections. He also has watches in the British Museum & Metropolitan Museum of Arts, New York. He worked & was associated in business with his father George Prior, who were sons of John , who in turn was the son of William of Nessfield Otley, West Yorkshire. John received 6 awards from the society of Arts & George a maker of repute himself especially watches for the Turkish market received 2 awards from the Society of Arts & has 3 case watches like this in the Science Museum South Kensington also a tortoise shell 3 case p/watch like this one in the Victoria & Albert Museum South Kensington & a 3 case p/watch in the Metropolitan Museum of Arts, New York. All made in association with Edward, his son. George Prior born 22nd March 1735 apprenticed to his Uncle Thomas Prior of Prescot Street, London c1750 -57. In August 1787 he bought the substantial manor House called “The Lawns” at Sydenham nr Lewisham. George Prior died on 23rd April 1814 aged 79. Note; (watches after this date were very quickly signed by his son) Edward Prior born 25th Dec 1780 died 4th March 1859. He lived in London at 48 York Terrace, Regents Park & at Halse Manor House, Somerset & is buried at Halse. George Prior (Edwards father) 1793 -830. Edward Prior 1800 -1868. They worked in conjunction with each other & also Edward carried on the watchmaking business especially for the Turkish market. This is a superb set with a super rare maker & type of pocket watch, it comes in 3 cases the inner two Silver with matching hallmarks & the outer with tortoise shell finish. It has a lovely silver 5 strand slider albert chain with tassle & heart shaped fob medal to go with it, which I think finishes this off beautifully. A must have for any pocket watch lover, enthusiast or collector & can only increase in value due to its maker & the short supply which will only get less & especially in such fine condition. Etc All are checked overnight & are ticking away unless stated. NO GUARANTEE can be given, on parts or future timekeeping though, with these old antique pocket watches. Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any further questions. The item “Antique, 1833, Edward Prior, Silver 3 Case Pocket Watch & Turkish type Albert Chain” is in sale since Sunday, June 25, 2017. This item is in the category “Antiques\Silver\Solid Silver\Pocket Watches/Chains/Fobs”. The seller is “bazchap” and is located in Leeds, West Yorkshire. This item can be shipped to United Kingdom, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Australia, United States, Brazil, Japan, New Zealand, China, Israel, Hong Kong, Norway, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mexico, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand, Canada.

• Maker: Edward Prior, London
• Product: Pocket Watch, Albert Chain & Fob Medal
• Age: 1800-1849
• Composition: Silver & shell

Up for sale is this Edward Prior silver key wind triple case pocket watch. 53450, London Hallmark for 1836 Gilt full plate fusee verge movement, pierced and engraved balance cock, silver regulation, hybrid pillars, white enamel dial with black Turkish hour markers, black outer minute divisions with Turkish five minute markers, blued steel Breguet style hands, silver inner cases, outer case with painted horn and silver stud work, together with 8 strand trace period chain , inner cases stamped JD, dial and movement signed 61mm. Please, see pictures they are part of the description. Good working condition, glass replaced. Please see the pictures and appreciate for yourself. Check out my other auctions! All items will be send insured and valued at full cost. After you get your watch, take good care of it – it will probably need adjustment, and it will need regular service – once in every 2-3 years if you use it daily. Please, do not play tennis or golf in it – use your Rolex for that instead : Do not expect quartz accuracy from mechanical watches. Please check out my other items – I have got some really nice watches in fine condition! The item “Edward Prior. A silver key wind triple case pocket watch. Great condition” is in sale since Sunday, August 10, 2014. This item is in the category “Jewelry & Watches\Watches, Parts & Accessories\Wristwatches”. The seller is “stimson70″ and is located in Prague. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Brand: Edward Prior
• Gender: Men’s
• Style: Luxury: Dress Styles
• Age: Antique (pre 1920)
• Movement: Mechanical: Hand-winding
• Display: Analog
• Type: Luxury: Dress Styles
• Warranty: No Warranty

(31) HUGE triple cased Edward Prior for Turkish market verge fusee silver pair case & 70 mm outer shell case Ca early 1800′s. Good clean early unmarked dial. Good early Edward Prior gilt verge fusee movement – good running movt. Unusually large 70 mm original triple cased – inner two silver pair & outer is nice silver with shell on back & bezel – inner two hallmarked- good condition – orginal patina. Good crystal – key wind & set – key included. PAYMENTS must me made within 3 days of sale. We reserve the right to use other shippers. We do our best to describe all items completely. No expressed or implied warrenties other than those specifically stated in the listing. 100% SATIFACTION IS OUR GOAL!! The item “Huge 70mm Triple cased Edward Prior Turkish market verge fusee silver & shell cs” is in sale since Thursday, March 09, 2017. This item is in the category “Jewelry & Watches\Watches, Parts & Accessories\Pocket Watches\Antique”. The seller is “watchbob” and is located in Winter Haven, Florida. This item can be shipped to United States, to all countries in Europe, to all countries in continental Asia, to Canada, to Australia.

• Brand: Edward Prior Turkish market verge fusee
• Movement: Edward Prior
• Country Made: England for Turkish – mid east market
• Model: Turkish market 3 cased verge fusee
• Age: early 1800′s
• Case Material: silver pair case & shell outer case
• Escapement Type: verge fusee
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
• Material: Silver
• Closure: Triple cased Open Face
• Features: 12-Hour Dial

This is in perfect working order pocket watch movement with serial number 106. Of course it will be hard to find original Edward Howard case. If someone has it this is the movement for you. Large photos taken to give you best view as possible. Thank you and very best of luck. This is magnificent and very high grade movement with sapphire banking pins and jewels. Also it has a free sprang. And wolftooth winding wheel. All original movement with dial and hands. The item “RARE FIND! Edward Howard #106 16s 23 jewel Movement withdial & hands. Needs a case” is in sale since Tuesday, December 13, 2016. This item is in the category “Jewelry & Watches\Watches, Parts & Accessories\Pocket Watches\Antique”. The seller is “watch-art” and is located in USA. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Brand: E. Howard Watch Co.
• Movement: stem wind and stem set
• Country Made: USA
• Serial Number: 106
• Escapement Type: lever
• Year of Manufacture: 1910-1919
• Features: 12-Hour Dial
• Number of Jewels: 23 jewels
• Pocket Watch Size: 16
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
• Model: Edward Howard

Edward Peters, Sheffield, verge fusee pocket watch in original silver. Later dial, hands, bow & pendant, running well, 53mm. Edward Peters, Sheffield, verge fusee pocket watch in original silver open-face pair cases bearing London hallmarks for 1783, case-maker’s incuse mark “IL” in cameo (unknown), watch paper in case-back from “J Sermin, Sheffield, ” key-wind key-set, white enamel dial, verge escapement, gilt movement with pierced & engraved foliate scrolled balance cock, s#167. Condition: Examined by yours truly, a specialist in antique watches since 1971. Movement: In good running order, good balance motion, good escapement function, plates show excellent gilding, little oxide on steel components; later dial has hairlines and edge chip; plain hands with the hour very crudely made, not original; original outer case shows heavy wear, many fine scratches, one tiny dent and a few dings, remnant monogram detail; button latch functions, button sheared flush; original inner case shows slightly less wear, has broken bezel hinge and closure gap; bow & pendant later, extended for later style, made of nickel, lead soldered to inner; domed glass crystal is scratched. Please note my order of grading terms – Pristine – Mint – Excellent – Fine – Fair – Poor. The item “Edward Peters, Sheffield, 1783 verge fusee pocket watch in original silver cases” is in sale since Tuesday, August 23, 2016. This item is in the category “Jewelry & Watches\Watches, Parts & Accessories\Pocket Watches\Antique”. The seller is “watchperson” and is located in Milford, New Hampshire. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Year of Manufacture: Pre-1800
• Brand: Peters, Sheffield
• Escapement Type: Verge
• Movement: Mechanical (Hand-winding)
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
• Case material: Silver