Pocket Watch Case

Thomas Mudge was one of the greatest watchmakers of all time. If you are not familiar with him it’s likely due to the rarity of his pocket watches, which were made in the 18th century. This London fusee watch was made in 1771, prior to the founding of America. This watch is 246 years old, and still running! The 18K Gold pair case is hallmarked with a crowned lion, and was professionally tested and confirmed to be 18K Solid Gold – Guaranteed. The outer case diameter is approximately 52.5mm, and the inner case is approximately 46mm. Both cases are heavy and quite thick. The total weight of the entire watch is 149.9 grams. The ornate key, which may be gold, would add 2 grams. The gold cases have multiple dings and scratches, and the bulls eye crystal has lots of scratches. It’s not too difficult to find a new crystal for this watch. Both the cases and crystal are very likely original to the watch. The cases open and close fine, and the heavy hinges are in great condition. The end stone is diamond. The dial is quite nice, and has a few tight hairlines. The hands function, but they have some damage. The watch is running well, and I would recommend having it cleaned / serviced at some point. Below are some technological facts about Thomas Mudge. Around 1755, if not earlier, Mudge invented the detached. Which he first applied to a clock, but which, in watches, can be considered the greatest single improvement ever applied to them. In 1748 Mudge set himself up in business at 151 Fleet Street, and began to advertise for work as soon as his old master, George Graham. Mudge rapidly acquired a reputation as one of Englands outstanding watchmakers, and is now rightly considered one of the. Greatest and most influential watch and clock makers of the period. Around 1755, if not earlier, Mudge invented the detached lever escapement. Which he first applied to a clock, but which, in watches, can be considered the greatest single improvement ever applied to watches. In 1770, Mudge made a lever escapement for Queen Charlotte, which is very close to the age of this watch. You can Google Queen Charlotte Mudge watch. Most all mechanical watches still use the lever escapement, and remains a feature in almost every pocket timekeeper made up to and including the present day. Thomas Mudge also made repeating pocket watches and High grade. In 1776 Mudge was appointed watchmaker to the king of England. Please contact me if you have any questions. See my other watches I have listed. The item “THOMAS MUDGE- ENGLAND’S GREATEST WATCHMAKER -18K PAIR CASE POCKET WATCH 150 g” is in sale since Sunday, November 12, 2017. This item is in the category “Jewelry & Watches\Watches, Parts & Accessories\Pocket Watches\Antique”. The seller is “homeatthecabin” and is located in Canton, North Carolina. This item can be shipped to United States, all countries in Europe, Canada, Japan.

• Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
• Brand: Mudge & Dutton
• Year of Manufacture: Pre-1800
• Movement: Mechanical (Hand-winding)
• Serial Number: 916
• Pocket Watch Size: 18s
• Closure: pair case

Bild anklicken zum Vergrößern. Charles Bifield London 1763 Verge fuse pair case pocket watch Listed watchmaker. Gorgeous pair case pocket watch with verge escapement from London in 1763 by the watchmaker Charles Bifield. Pair case made of silver with identical silver hallmarks of London in 1763. Both cases in very nice condition with small traces of age and wear. Glass with bulls eye. Glass with small signs of wear. Enamelled dial with Roman hour and Arabic minute. Two original beetel & Poker steel hands. Around the opener some small hairlines. The dail is in very good state. Guilt full plate movement with key wind, verge escapement, chain and fusee. Intricately sawn balance cock. Richly decorated and sawn subpanel. Movement with signature “Cha(rle)s Bifield London”. The movement is functional and runs up to the last element of chain. Overall, the watch is in very nice and functional condition. Baillie Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the world. Volume I, Page 48. Charles Bifield London active until 1770. Charles Bifield London 1763 Doppelgehäuse Spindeluhr T. Wunderschöne Doppelgehäuse Taschenuhr mit Spindelhemmung aus London 1763 des Uhrmachers Charles Bifield. Doppelgehäuse aus Silber mit identischer Silberpunze London 1763. Beide Gehäuse in sehr schöner Erhaltung mit kleinen Spuren des Alters und des Tragens. Glas mit Mittelschliffe (bulls eye). Glas mit kleinen Tragespuren. Emailliertes Zifferblatt mit römischer Stunde und arabischer Minute. Vergoldetes Vollplatinenwerk mit Schlüsselaufzug, Spindelhemmung, Kette und Schnecke. Üppig verzierte und gesägte Subplatine. Werk mit Signatur Cha(rle)s Bifield London. Das Werk ist funktionsfähig und läuft bis zum Ende ab. Insgesamt befindet sich die Uhr in altersgemäß sehr schönem, funktionsfähigem Zustand. Literaturnachweis des Uhrmachers: G. Volume I, Seite 48. Charles Bifield aktiv bis 1770. Die Liebe zu alten Dingen lässt mich seit über zwanzig Jahren als Antiquitätenhändler tätig sein. Ursprünglich in Dänemark zur Welt gekommen, habe ich seit langem in Berlin meinen Lebensmittelpunkt gefunden. Neugier und das Bestreben, mein Fachwissen zu erweitern, führen zum regen Austausch mit Sammlern. Nicht zuletzt durch diese Kontakte kaufe ich ständig Nachlässe und Sammlungen und bekomme so immer wieder schöne alte Sachen. Stets auf der Suche nach kleinen und großen Kostbarkeiten, bedeuten mir dabei die Qualität und die hohe Handwerkskunst der einzelnen Stücke sehr viel. Ständig ein großes Angebot an hochwertigen Antiquitäten & Uhren. Klicken Sie >>HIER<< und Sie sehen alle meine eingestellten Artikel.. For the last 20 years I have been living in Berlin and dealing in antiques. I guarantee that my items are as described. If you have any questions dont hesitate to ask me. 400 items high class antiques and watches in my shop!! Here you can add me to your. The item "Charles Bifield London 1763 Verge fuse pair case pocket watch Listed watchmaker" is in sale since Wednesday, April 05, 2017. This item is in the category "Jewelry & Watches\Watches, Parts & Accessories\Pocket Watches\Antique". The seller is "carsten-antik" and is located in Potsdam. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Year of Manufacture: Pre-1800
• Brand: Charles Bifield
• Material: Silver
• Closure: Pair Case
• Features: 12-Hour Dial
• Movement: Mechanical: Hand-winding
• Country Made: England
• Model: pocket watch
• Escapement Type: Verge
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom

From the estate of a retired watchmaker comes this 16s 23j Bunn Special 60 hour in a model 28 Bunn Special Case. The watch is running but not timed. The case shows some brassing on the case back. All of our items are vintage or antique so none will be in perfect condition. Please look closely a all pictures to judge condition by your standards. The item “Watchmaker Estate Illinois16s Bunn Special 23j 60 Hr. #163 with Bunn Spec. Case” is in sale since Sunday, January 22, 2017. This item is in the category “Jewelry & Watches\Watches, Parts & Accessories\Pocket Watches\Antique”. The seller is “highlander639″ and is located in Milton, New Hampshire. This item can be shipped to United States, to Canada, to United Kingdom, DK, RO, SK, BG, CZ, FI, HU, LV, LT, MT, EE, to Australia, GR, PT, CY, SI, SE, to Belgium, to France, to Ireland, to Netherlands, PL, to Spain, to Germany, to Austria, to Mexico, to New Zealand, NO, UA, HR, CL, CO, CR, PA, TT, GT, SV, HN, JM, AG, AW, BZ, DM, GD, KN, LC, MS, TC, BB, BM, BO, EC, EG, GF, GG, GI, GP, IS, JE, KY, LI, LU, MC, MQ, NI, PY, RE.

For your consideration are accessories that where with a F. Lorch Hand Crank lathe! This set is in good condition with some pieces showing marks from use, age and storage! Collet #’s are 4 (4each), 6, 8(2), 10, 12(2), 14(2), 16(2), 18, 20(2), 22, 25, 30, 35, 40(2), 45, 50(2), 55, 60, 65 & 70! Lathe dogs 00, 1(2ea 1 is marked Boley), 2, 5, 6, 7(2ea 1 is marked Germany)! The Lorch slides are stamped 57, the other 3 chrome attachments are marked Lorch but I do not see any numbers! Jaw attachment is not marked! The box is in fair to good condition, showing wear on the hinges and latches! The item “Antique F. Lorch 8mm Lathe Accessories Watchmaker & Jeweler Tools Wooden Case” is in sale since Saturday, February 27, 2016. This item is in the category “Jewelry & Watches\Watches\Pocket Watches\Tools & Parts”. The seller is “time-tested-stuff” and is located in Westfield, Massachusetts. This item can be shipped to United States, to Canada, to United Kingdom, DK, RO, SK, BG, CZ, FI, HU, LV, LT, MT, EE, to Australia, GR, PT, CY, SI, to Japan, to China, SE, KR, ID, to Taiwan, TH, to Belgium, to France, to Hong Kong, to Ireland, to Netherlands, PL, to Spain, to Italy, to Germany, to Austria, RU, IL, to Mexico, to New Zealand, SG, NO, SA, UA, AE, QA, KW, BH, HR, MY, CL, CO, CR, DO, PA, TT, GT, SV, HN, JM.