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Rare Antique Georgian Silver VERGE ALARM Pocket Watch - Circa 1810

Estimated price for orientation: 1 699 $

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Condition: Pre-owned: An item that has been used or worn previously. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition  


Rare Antique Georgian Silver VERGE ALARM Pocket Watch - Circa 1810 FOR MORE WATCHES AND ACCESSORIES, PLEASE CHECK OUT OUR OTHER LISTINGS!! SHIPPING: All overseas items are sent via NZPost (EMS) Courier ONLY!! (4-10 Working Days, Tracked and Insured) and are declared at their full value for insurance, no exceptions!!. All customs and other duties are the responsibility of the buyer. I ship only to the countries in the list due to postal restrictions. IMPROTANT: You are buying an antique/second hand item and as such it will not be in mint condition so please study the pictures carefully as you are buying what you see. For the convenience of the buyer I list the approximate timing in the description but please understand that due to the age of these watches I can't guarantee them to keep that exact time to the second.
DESCRIPTION: ITEM VIDEO: https://youtu.be/UxXkLNwRRNA In Good Running Order!! (Timings a bit fast) Keeps approx 45 minutes over 24 hours and is in excellent condition for its age apart from some very faint hairlines on the dial and minor chips around the edge (and winding hole at 3) on the dial, as seen in the pictures. This pocket watch has and alarm function so you can set the alarm hand to the desired time and when the power the the alarm is wound up the alarm will ring when the hands reach that time (See video fo a demonstration). It has a solid continental silver open face case with a silver mark and the makers mark "LJV". The case has engine turning, a fixed pierced and engraved silver dust cover with foliage decoration, and a large bell on the inside under the movement for the alarm. The dial is white enamel porcelain with separate dials for alarm and time, the small dial to the top is the alarm dial with key winding hole at 8 to give power to the alarm, and the larger dial at the bottom is the time dial which has arabic numerals, gold spade hands, and mainspring winding hole at 3. It has a clean glass crystal to protect the dial. The movement is a continental key wind, gilt full plate fusee and chain drive movement with a verge escapement and ornately pierced balance cock. Comes with a key!! Diameter: 55mm Total Weight: 141g