1766 London. J Richards Silver Pair Cased Verge Fusee Pocket Watch
J RICHARDS STERLING SILVER PAIR CASED VERGE FUSEE POCKET WATCH. IN WORKING ORDER AND GOOD CONDITION. THE CASES Two strong and solid sterling silver plain polished original matching cases. Both cases Hallmarked London 1766 and case maker stamped WB (Walter Brind, London , most likely). The plain polished outer case has a press button opener at 3 o clock position. The inner plain polished silver case has one keyhole at the back and a hinge opening front bezel to access the swing out movement. It has a long stem pendant and a silver verge bow. It is in very good condition for age without any discerning faults. Both cases have strong hinges and both cases close firmly. The outer case press button works correctly and the silver bow has no chain rub. The Outer case measures 53. Mm (approx 2.1 inches) in diameter from side to side. The combined weight is 108g (3.8ozs) including movement. The cases have no personal inscriptions and are original to the movement. THE DIAL & CRYSTAL A white enamel dome verge dial. With black Roman hour numerals and outer Arabic minute numerals, stove black beetle & poker hands and a high dome bullseye mineral glass crystal. The dial is near perfect condition without any chips, the mineral glass crystal is in very good condition without any chips. THE MOVEMENT A key wound and set English verge fusee movement signed J Richards, London and serial numbered 26800. It has Square pillars, a flat rimmed polished steel balance, ornate pierced balance cock and pierced cock foot incorporating a Tompion disc regulator and finished with blued screws. The movement is all complete and in good strong running order, it is currently keeping to very good verge time and would likely benefit from a general service to maintain its longevity. Watch Key and new black presentation box included. The item “1766 LONDON. J RICHARDS SILVER PAIR CASED VERGE FUSEE POCKET WATCH” is in sale since Friday, September 20, 2019. This item is in the category “Jewellery & Watches\Watches, Parts & Accessories\Pocket Watches”. The seller is “jal247″ and is located in England. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Modified Item: No
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
- Style: Early English
- Escapement Type: Verge
- Material: Silver
- Movement: Mechanical (Key-winding)
- Year of Manufacture: 1766
- MPN: Does Not Apply
- Closure: Open Face / Pair case
- Display: Analog
- Brand: J Richards