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Stunning 22k Gold Fusee Verge London P-Case Pocket Watch 1748
Estimated price for orientation: 4 475 $
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THIS WATCH AND 120 OTHER RARE POCKET WATCHESWERE STOLEN IN A ROBBERY ON SATURDAY EVENING11th APRIL 2015FROM OUR SHOP IN HAMPSTEADTHERE IS A SUBSTANTIAL REWARD FOR INFORMATION LEADING TO THEIR RECOVERY SUMMARY:
A superb condition solid 22k gold mid-18th century verge chain driven fusee pair-case pocket watch by Peter Moore of London, fully serviced, overhauled and keeping good verge time. The watch with the rare feature of a heavy and substantial solid gold pair-case in fabulous condition. The watch comes from a private collection where it has clearly been looked after. Watches from this period with the fire-gilding to the watch movement and cases in such bright condition are very uncommon and with a large balance cock foot. The movement with fine Egpytian square pillars and with finely made and decorated blued steel beetle and poker hands. This is a beautifully made English key-wound man's verge pocket watch, dating from ca. 1748, from the Georgian period. The watch is in full working order and comes complete with a key for winding and presentation box. The buy it now price is a clear reflection of the incredible rarity, stunning condition and long-term investment for this watch. Mint watches in this condition, can only rise in value, given the limited supply of such items. We are a Platinium eBay Power-Seller, so please bid with confidence.THIS WATCH AND 120 OTHER RARE POCKET WATCHESWERE STOLEN IN A ROBBERY ON SATURDAY EVENING11th APRIL 2015FROM OUR SHOP IN HAMPSTEAD THERE IS A SUBSTANTIAL REWARD FOR INFORMATION LEADING TO THEIR RECOVERYPlease note that our shop is now open:Vintage Watch Store
12 Heath Street
Hampstead
London, NW3 6TE Mon - Fri 10.30 - 5.30
Sunday by appointmentTel: 0759 830 1277 UNUSUAL FEATURES: The watch in very fine condition and from a private collection where it has clearly been looked after very well. Watches from this period with no pin holes, excess solder filling or stretch marks are very uncommon today. The movement with fine Egpytian square pillars and equally superbly made period steel beetle and poker hands. The watch is very handsome piece indeed and further complimented by very fine condition cases. The watch is best described as a time-capsule from the 18th century in simply stunning condition. THE DIAL: 95% mint, the original white enamel dial with black Roman numerals in stunning condition with no hairlines, and some small enamel loss at the 6 o'clock position adn tot e dial edge at 11.45. The dial with the early feature of the movement catch at the 6 o'clock position, and this needs to be pushed upwards to release the movement from the case. Finely made blued steel beetle and poker hands, a work of art to see, beautifully cut and polished. The bullseye glass in very fine condition. Diameter is 36 mm. THE MOVEMENT: 100% mint, with richly gilded full plate in wonderful condition. The well engraved and carved rococo style balance cock and large foot in superb condition with flower to the centre. The balance cock foot with beautifully engraved grotesque mask. The back plate with further gilded decoration and finely made blued steel Tompion time regulator plate with finely pierced and decorated additional plate. An uncut three arm steel balance, English verge escapement with flat hairspring and fusee and chain. The watch signed, Peter Moore of London, number 8625. The watch is keywind, comes with a key and is ticking very strongly indeed and movement size is 38 mm diameter. The movement with square ballustar Egyptian pillars. Polished steel movement bolt with its original blued steel ornate screw. Pierced gilded fusee stop work with iron hinge. The movement with several high quality features. These consist of the fusee ratchet on the outside of the fusee, the third wheel is positioned at the top of the movement and the mainspring setup is under the barrel via a worm and ratchet and a highly decorative and carved case spring. The screws are original, and the gilding is still bright and fresh. THE CASE: 100% mint, the solid 22k gold outer case measures 51 mm outside diameter. The matching gold inner case measures 42 mm and with a few fine patination marks as shown. The five knuckle square outer case hinge is excellent with the case closing tight and like-wise the inner case hinge also closes tight. The inner case with London hall-marks clearly visible, with case maker mark of "WT" and case number of 8625. The pendant and d-shaped bow, in superb condition. The outer case with no holes or any damage. The surface is complete and in very fine and bright condition. The cases of heavy gauge and a good weight and feel in the pocket.
Description
THIS WATCH AND 120 OTHER RARE POCKET WATCHESWERE STOLEN IN A ROBBERY ON SATURDAY EVENING11th APRIL 2015FROM OUR SHOP IN HAMPSTEADTHERE IS A SUBSTANTIAL REWARD FOR INFORMATION LEADING TO THEIR RECOVERY SUMMARY:
A superb condition solid 22k gold mid-18th century verge chain driven fusee pair-case pocket watch by Peter Moore of London, fully serviced, overhauled and keeping good verge time. The watch with the rare feature of a heavy and substantial solid gold pair-case in fabulous condition. The watch comes from a private collection where it has clearly been looked after. Watches from this period with the fire-gilding to the watch movement and cases in such bright condition are very uncommon and with a large balance cock foot. The movement with fine Egpytian square pillars and with finely made and decorated blued steel beetle and poker hands. This is a beautifully made English key-wound man's verge pocket watch, dating from ca. 1748, from the Georgian period. The watch is in full working order and comes complete with a key for winding and presentation box. The buy it now price is a clear reflection of the incredible rarity, stunning condition and long-term investment for this watch. Mint watches in this condition, can only rise in value, given the limited supply of such items. We are a Platinium eBay Power-Seller, so please bid with confidence.THIS WATCH AND 120 OTHER RARE POCKET WATCHESWERE STOLEN IN A ROBBERY ON SATURDAY EVENING11th APRIL 2015FROM OUR SHOP IN HAMPSTEAD THERE IS A SUBSTANTIAL REWARD FOR INFORMATION LEADING TO THEIR RECOVERYPlease note that our shop is now open:Vintage Watch Store
12 Heath Street
Hampstead
London, NW3 6TE Mon - Fri 10.30 - 5.30
Sunday by appointmentTel: 0759 830 1277 UNUSUAL FEATURES: The watch in very fine condition and from a private collection where it has clearly been looked after very well. Watches from this period with no pin holes, excess solder filling or stretch marks are very uncommon today. The movement with fine Egpytian square pillars and equally superbly made period steel beetle and poker hands. The watch is very handsome piece indeed and further complimented by very fine condition cases. The watch is best described as a time-capsule from the 18th century in simply stunning condition. THE DIAL: 95% mint, the original white enamel dial with black Roman numerals in stunning condition with no hairlines, and some small enamel loss at the 6 o'clock position adn tot e dial edge at 11.45. The dial with the early feature of the movement catch at the 6 o'clock position, and this needs to be pushed upwards to release the movement from the case. Finely made blued steel beetle and poker hands, a work of art to see, beautifully cut and polished. The bullseye glass in very fine condition. Diameter is 36 mm. THE MOVEMENT: 100% mint, with richly gilded full plate in wonderful condition. The well engraved and carved rococo style balance cock and large foot in superb condition with flower to the centre. The balance cock foot with beautifully engraved grotesque mask. The back plate with further gilded decoration and finely made blued steel Tompion time regulator plate with finely pierced and decorated additional plate. An uncut three arm steel balance, English verge escapement with flat hairspring and fusee and chain. The watch signed, Peter Moore of London, number 8625. The watch is keywind, comes with a key and is ticking very strongly indeed and movement size is 38 mm diameter. The movement with square ballustar Egyptian pillars. Polished steel movement bolt with its original blued steel ornate screw. Pierced gilded fusee stop work with iron hinge. The movement with several high quality features. These consist of the fusee ratchet on the outside of the fusee, the third wheel is positioned at the top of the movement and the mainspring setup is under the barrel via a worm and ratchet and a highly decorative and carved case spring. The screws are original, and the gilding is still bright and fresh. THE CASE: 100% mint, the solid 22k gold outer case measures 51 mm outside diameter. The matching gold inner case measures 42 mm and with a few fine patination marks as shown. The five knuckle square outer case hinge is excellent with the case closing tight and like-wise the inner case hinge also closes tight. The inner case with London hall-marks clearly visible, with case maker mark of "WT" and case number of 8625. The pendant and d-shaped bow, in superb condition. The outer case with no holes or any damage. The surface is complete and in very fine and bright condition. The cases of heavy gauge and a good weight and feel in the pocket.
A superb condition solid 22k gold mid-18th century verge chain driven fusee pair-case pocket watch by Peter Moore of London, fully serviced, overhauled and keeping good verge time. The watch with the rare feature of a heavy and substantial solid gold pair-case in fabulous condition. The watch comes from a private collection where it has clearly been looked after. Watches from this period with the fire-gilding to the watch movement and cases in such bright condition are very uncommon and with a large balance cock foot. The movement with fine Egpytian square pillars and with finely made and decorated blued steel beetle and poker hands. This is a beautifully made English key-wound man's verge pocket watch, dating from ca. 1748, from the Georgian period. The watch is in full working order and comes complete with a key for winding and presentation box. The buy it now price is a clear reflection of the incredible rarity, stunning condition and long-term investment for this watch. Mint watches in this condition, can only rise in value, given the limited supply of such items. We are a Platinium eBay Power-Seller, so please bid with confidence.THIS WATCH AND 120 OTHER RARE POCKET WATCHESWERE STOLEN IN A ROBBERY ON SATURDAY EVENING11th APRIL 2015FROM OUR SHOP IN HAMPSTEAD THERE IS A SUBSTANTIAL REWARD FOR INFORMATION LEADING TO THEIR RECOVERYPlease note that our shop is now open:Vintage Watch Store
12 Heath Street
Hampstead
London, NW3 6TE Mon - Fri 10.30 - 5.30
Sunday by appointmentTel: 0759 830 1277 UNUSUAL FEATURES: The watch in very fine condition and from a private collection where it has clearly been looked after very well. Watches from this period with no pin holes, excess solder filling or stretch marks are very uncommon today. The movement with fine Egpytian square pillars and equally superbly made period steel beetle and poker hands. The watch is very handsome piece indeed and further complimented by very fine condition cases. The watch is best described as a time-capsule from the 18th century in simply stunning condition. THE DIAL: 95% mint, the original white enamel dial with black Roman numerals in stunning condition with no hairlines, and some small enamel loss at the 6 o'clock position adn tot e dial edge at 11.45. The dial with the early feature of the movement catch at the 6 o'clock position, and this needs to be pushed upwards to release the movement from the case. Finely made blued steel beetle and poker hands, a work of art to see, beautifully cut and polished. The bullseye glass in very fine condition. Diameter is 36 mm. THE MOVEMENT: 100% mint, with richly gilded full plate in wonderful condition. The well engraved and carved rococo style balance cock and large foot in superb condition with flower to the centre. The balance cock foot with beautifully engraved grotesque mask. The back plate with further gilded decoration and finely made blued steel Tompion time regulator plate with finely pierced and decorated additional plate. An uncut three arm steel balance, English verge escapement with flat hairspring and fusee and chain. The watch signed, Peter Moore of London, number 8625. The watch is keywind, comes with a key and is ticking very strongly indeed and movement size is 38 mm diameter. The movement with square ballustar Egyptian pillars. Polished steel movement bolt with its original blued steel ornate screw. Pierced gilded fusee stop work with iron hinge. The movement with several high quality features. These consist of the fusee ratchet on the outside of the fusee, the third wheel is positioned at the top of the movement and the mainspring setup is under the barrel via a worm and ratchet and a highly decorative and carved case spring. The screws are original, and the gilding is still bright and fresh. THE CASE: 100% mint, the solid 22k gold outer case measures 51 mm outside diameter. The matching gold inner case measures 42 mm and with a few fine patination marks as shown. The five knuckle square outer case hinge is excellent with the case closing tight and like-wise the inner case hinge also closes tight. The inner case with London hall-marks clearly visible, with case maker mark of "WT" and case number of 8625. The pendant and d-shaped bow, in superb condition. The outer case with no holes or any damage. The surface is complete and in very fine and bright condition. The cases of heavy gauge and a good weight and feel in the pocket.