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RARE ANTIQUE VERGE FUSEE POCKET WATCH STERLING SILVER PAIR CASE ENGLAND c1822 NR



DESCRIPTION 

Description: This listing is for a fantastic antique verge fusee pocket watch in a sterling silver pair case. The watch features a verge fusee key-wound and set movement signed R.J. Brown & Co #2052 Boston, which is still running but does have a tendency to stop after a few minutes then restart. The movement is cased in a sterling silver pair case signed by Birmingham case maker Hannah Howard. Inside the outer case is a worn paper with the words "Presented to B. Lincoln in 1822-1823."

Item Details:

  • Serial #: 2052
  • Case Material: Sterling silver
  • Size:  ~18s
  • Movement: Verge fusee (key-winding)
  • Weight: 172.4 grams
  • Case Diameter: ~50.3mm excluding the crown

Conditions: Good estate condition. The case is in excellent shape for it's age showing only minor wear. There are some hairline cracks in the dial. This watch runs, but has the tendancy to stop after a minute or two. It is being sold as-is. Please see photos for details.

 

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We do our best to describe all imperfections but rely heavily on photographs to convey the bulk of condition information.

Measurements, unless stated by manufacturer's certification, are best estimates based on the use of in house measuring gauges and scales. All measurements should be considered approximate, especially those concerning gem sizes and cttw. As such, discrepancies in regards to these measurements are not considered valid reasons for returns unless outside the standard error of measurement.

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