Pocket Watch Case

Amazing condition Rare English made by James Rowe of London Serial no. 3953 Silver pair cased verge fusee. Gleaming Solid sterling silver matching pair case is Silver hall marked (e) 1780 of London assay. Beautiful Outstanding amazing condition white colored porcelain dial with nice Bold Black Roman numerals and sharp clean 5 minuet chapter ring. Beautiful perfect condition beetle poker hands. Outstanding near spotless high domed bullseye crystal. All case covers open, close and fit perfect together with nice and tight hinges. Key wind and key set pocket watch runs full length of chain. Balance has super nice motion with a nice loud tick. The balance bridge and right side plate with its intricate hand filed thru scroll work give the movement an amazing depth perception. Truly a piece of art. The movement is near mint with sharp blue screws and a Sharp silver disked index for regulating. Pocket watch measures a nice 51mm excluding the bow. Pocket watch runs outstanding and keeps great fusee time, last checked it was running +/- 2 minutes within approx. 24 hour period hanging from a hook in the vertical position…….. But cannot guarantee accuracy upon sale. These watches are verge type. Meant to keep time, not perfect time 237 years ago. Also special care must be taken not to overwind these old museum pieces and always remember to wind counter clockwise. Inside the case are some old watch makers papers from Perth, Australia. Watch comes with a beautiful sharp key for winding. Pocket watch is listed in the Watch and Clock Makers of the World book as Rowe, James. Note all of my pocket watches have been personally serviced and restored to there best working order according to there age and condition. This is just an amazing looking and outstanding condition Rare 237 year old verge fusee pocket watch that functions beautiful. The watch has an absolutely beautiful dial, hands and case, with a near mint condition movement. A watch you would be proud to own and display. The item “Amazing 1780 English Verge Fusee Silver Pair Case Pocket Watch James Rowe London” is in sale since Saturday, January 07, 2017. This item is in the category “Jewelry & Watches\Watches, Parts & Accessories\Pocket Watches\Antique”. The seller is “patsoldgoods” and is located in Greenlawn, New York. This item can be shipped to North, South, or Latin America, to all countries in Europe, to all countries in continental Asia, to Australia, to New Zealand.

• Year of Manufacture: Pre-1800
• Material: Silver
• Closure: Open Face
• Features: 12-hour Dial
• Escapement Type: Verge
• Movement: Key wind key set verge fusee
• Serial Number: 3953
• Country Made: England
• Age: 237
• Case Material: Sterling Silver