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SUMMARY:
A  mint and very rare solid 18k gold and enamel set English 18th century highly engraved verge chain driven fusee pair-case pocket watch by the famous watch-maker, John Richards of London. The watch has been fully serviced and overhauled by my watch maker and is keeping good verge time. The watch in simply magnificent condition and from a private collection where it has clearly been looked after very well. Watches from this period in solid gold and enamel set cases are now very rare, and with no pin holes, excess solder filling or stretch marks are very uncommon. The movement with fine round ballustar pillars and equally superbly made solid gold hands. The watch is very handsome piece indeed and further complimented by a very fine condition case. The watch is best described as a time-capsule from the 18th century in simply stunning condition, dating from 1799, from the Georgian period.

The watch in simply magnificent condition and from a private collection where it has clearly been looked after very well. Watches from this period in solid gold and enamel set cases are now very rare, and with no pin holes, excess solder filling or stretch marks are very uncommon. The movement with fine round ballustar pillars and equally superbly made solid gold hands.


THIS WATCH AND 120 OTHER RARE POCKET WATCHES

WERE STOLEN IN A ROBBERY ON SATURDAY EVENING

11th APRIL 2015

FROM OUR SHOP IN HAMPSTEAD

THERE IS A SUBSTANTIAL REWARD FOR  INFORMATION LEADING TO THEIR RECOVERY


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Vintage Watch Store
12 Heath Street
Hampstead
London, NW3 6TE

Mon - Fri 10.30 - 5.30
Sunday by appointment

Tel: 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 ballustar pillars and superby engraved and gilded brass work to movement plate. The watch with the very rare feature of a polychrome inset rear panel to the outer case, featuring a champion Grayhound, which is most unusual to find on an English verge fusee pocket watch. The time regulator of the Tompion type. The watch is a very handsome piece indeed and further complimented by very fine condition cases. The watch is best described as a time-capsule from the late 18th century in simply stunning condition.

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THE DIAL: 100% mint, the the raised white enamel dial with fine black Roman numerals, and a separate minute track to outside of dial and with no hairlines or chips. The bright white enamel dial with no chips. The dial with original solid gold hour and minute hands. The domed glass in very fine condition. Diameter is 42 mm.

THE MOVEMENT: 100% mint, with richly gilded full plate in wonderful condition. The well engraved and carved rococo style balance cock and foot in superb condition with foliage and flowers and unusual floral centre. The balance cock further inset with a sheet of music. The back plate with further decoration and Tompion time regulator plate with finely pierced and engraved additional plate. An uncut three arm steel balance, verge escapement with flat hairspring and fusee and chain. The watch signed, John Richards of London, number 108/17. The watch is keywind, comes with a key and is ticking very strongly indeed and movement size is 39 mm diameter. The movement with round ballustar pillars. Polished steel movement bolt with its original blued steel 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 set up is under the dial, and a carved case spring. The finely blued screws are original, the fusee stop iron spring screw is ornate as is the case catch, a fine example of its kind and the gilding is still bright and fresh. The watch comes with a watch key and the watch runs the full length of the fusee chain.  The watch is much brighter and  crisp than in these dark photos, which are limited by my camera and lighting equiment.  The watch is in very good working order for its age. 

THE CASE: 100% mint, the the solid 18k gold outer case measures an impressive 53 mm outside diameter and the inner case, 47 mm and it weighs in total 120 grams. The hinged covers both closing tightly, and all in fine order. The well concealed five knuckle hinge in good order. The case with London hall-marks, case maker marks and King George's head looking right. The pendant very well made D-bow in superb order. Most unusually pushing down the top pendant button, opens the case front bezel. The cases with a sponsor mark of "TC" and a small "cross" for John Wright of Red Lion Street, Clerkenwell, London. The cases clearly original to the movement and they have always been together. The cases of heavy gauge and a good weight and feel in the pocket, and the outer spring button in fine order. The original and non-disturbed enamel work to the outer case in stunning conditon.

THE ENAMEL WORK: 100% mint, To the rear cover, there is grey-hound, with a collar and small fob. Possibly the watch made as a presentation piece for a race-winning (possible champion) grey-hound against a rural back-ground. The dog, in a pastoral scene with fine clear colors and no damage or hairlines to the enamel. Overall a very rare and stunning solid gold and enamel watch from a fine English maker. This is a high quality watch, a work of art in its own right in crisp condition and of jewel like quality.

This is a very fine Regency period antique in simply stunning condition, which is rare collectable item or a possible investment for the future or of course a fine gift for a birthday, anniversary, wedding etc.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
Please note, the magnified electronic images show detail much greater than would be visible with the naked eye. Any dark areas or marks on highly polished surfaces are almost certainly reflections from the camera or lighting equipment. If there are any marks or dents of any note, these will be mentioned in the description. All of our watches have been fully cleaned and serviced by a professional watch-maker unless not stated on the auction and the time-keeping carefully checked. We are happy to give a 3 month warranty on this work, which is thoroughly checked, and all watches are also given a 24 hour check prior to being shipped. We are here to help and ensure that our good eBay reputation is enhanced and this eBay shop becomes one of your favourite places to purchase watches.

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If any item received is not as described, please email us and return it, and we will repair it and return it to you free of charge. The only exception to this, is if the watch has been misused or damaged.  Please note that we do not accept 3rd part watch makers repairs or invoices. In the unlikely event that you are dissatisfied with any watch you have purchased, please do not hesitate to contact us and every effort will be made to ensure that any problems are resolved to your satisfaction. If there has been an error or the item is not as described then we will offer a full refund, provided that the item is returned to me, undamaged and in the condition that it was sent out. We offer a 7-day non-quibble policy on any item as stated on all of our eBay auctions.

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POSTAGE:

Shipping costs are  £12.50 or $25 EMS Express Data Post, with insurance up to a maximum of £3000 / $4500. Time for delivery is generally 3-5 working days. Items will be despatched the next working day after funds are received and tracking number details and date of dispatch will be provided. All parcels sent either registered or Express Data Post, are fully trackable door-to-door via this highly secure service, on the Internet, see  [link removed by eBay]. (The site supports English, French, Spanish, Hebrew etc, with delivery tracking to 84 countries, which is very comprehensive). We combine watches at no extra cost and with appropriate insurance for all parcels up to a maximun of 3 watches per parcel.

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