C1775 Eardley Norton London Pair Case Repeater Verge Fusee Pocket Watch
C1775 EARDLEY NORTON, 49 ST JOHNS STREET, CLERKENWELL, LONDON. QUARTER REPEATING VERGE PAIR CASED POCKET WATCH. A George III pair cased plunge pendant quarter repeating verge fusee pocket watch by Eardley Norton of London. Both original matching heavy cases are made from Gilt on white metal. The outer case measures 58mm in diameter and has a square hinge and a press button release catch with button back spring. The inner gilt case has a front hinged bezel and a back hinged cover, the back cover has a slide escutcheon covering the keyhole. The plunge pendant quarter repeater mechanism hammers strike on two inner bells. The white enamel dial has a Roman numeral hour chapter with conventional minute numbering. The dial is signed Eardley Norton London. It has blued steel moon hands and a high dome mineral glass crystal. The Total weight is 128 gram including movement. Condition: The movement is in very good working order keeping to within a few minutes per 24 hr day. The repeater mechanism is functioning correctly, striking loud and in sync with the time of day. The cases including the hinges and closures are in all round good condition without any dents, the cases gilted top finish has worn off in a few small places. The dial is in good condition without any hairlines. Eardley Norton was an Eminent London clock and watch maker who also produced complicated astronomical and musical clocks. In 1771 he patented his repeating mechanism for pocket watches. An opportunity to own your own working repeater pocket watch by one of England’s most famous watch makers. New key and new wooden box provided, Thanks for looking. Please look out for my. And add me to your. The item “C1775 EARDLEY NORTON LONDON PAIR CASE REPEATER VERGE FUSEE POCKET WATCH” is in sale since Monday, August 07, 2017. 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.
- Material: Gilt pair cases
- Closure: Open Face pair cases
- Movement: Mechanical: Hand-winding
- Year of Manufacture: C1775
- Type: Verge Fusee Repeater