Wm Smith London Verge Fusee Pair Case Pocket Watch 47.5mm Tortoise Shell RUNS
We only sell 100% AUTHENTIC items. We are offering this amazing Verge Fusee Pair Case Pocket Watch circa 1730-50 which means it is 250+years old. It is a timepiece that if you are an ancient watch lover that you shouldnt pass up since it comes with all of the goodies: Running Verge Fusee movement with good chain, skeletonized balance cock cover and parts of the top plate, Tompian regulator, Roman/Greco pillars, and last but not least a beautiful outer tortoise shell. Even after two and half centuries the tortoise shell is in great condition with just a section that has gone cracked and missing as well as having some fracture lines. Generally speaking this is still a very presentable outer case in near complete condition. The center back section is near flawless with only damages to the edges. The outer case measures 47.5mm and has old watch papers lining inside. All of the bells and whistles of an antique pocket watch is there, poker & beetle hands, bulls eye crystal, and a complete verge fusee movement. The watch itself likewise is also in very presentable condition, it runs quite well that only a few rounds of winding it ticks quite nicely. The original enamel dial has chip to 25 min mark and hs some outer hairlines, but overall it is in near complete condition. The gold gilding on the cases is generally intact with exception to the pendant part of the outer case. The inner case gold gilding is nearly fully intact and shines beautifully. Even the bulls eye crystal appears to be original. Inner case is 39.5mm in diameter. Return can be made if the item received significantly deviate from the lot description and must be made within 3 days after receiving item. Please don’t hesitate to ask questions, especially when you are concerned with anything! The free listing tool. The item “Wm Smith London Verge Fusee Pair Case Pocket Watch 47.5mm Tortoise Shell RUNS” is in sale since Wednesday, March 08, 2017. This item is in the category “Jewelry & Watches\Watches, Parts & Accessories\Pocket Watches\Antique”. The seller is “madcollector2″ and is located in Corona, California. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Age: 1730-50s
- Brand: Wm Smith (London)
- Case Material: Gold Gilded (Filled)
- Closure: Pair Case Flip Out
- Movement: Mechanical: Key Wind
- Country Made: England