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This is a beautifully made English key-wound man's verge pocket watch, dating from ca. 1749, from the Georgian period. The watch is in full working order and comes with a wooden presentation box. The buy it now price is a clear reflection of the incredible rarity, stunning condition and long-term investment for this watch. Mint watches in this condition, can only rise in value, given the limited supply of such items. We are a Platinium eBay Power-Seller, so please bid with confidence. UNUSUAL FEATURES: The watch in simply magnificent 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 Egpytian square pillars and equally superbly made period steel beetle and poker hands. The watch is very handsome piece indeed and further complimented by very fine condition cases. The watch is best described as a time-capsule from the 18th century in simply stunning condition.THE DIAL: 100% mint, the original white enamel dial with black Roman numerals in stunning condition with no chips or hairlines. Finely made blued steel beetle and poker hands, a work of art to see, beautifully cut and polished. The bullseye glass in very fine condition. Diameter is 36 mm. THE MOVEMENT: 100% mint, with richly gilded full plate in wonderful condition. The well engraved and carved rococo style balance cock and large foot in superb condition with a phoenix to base of cock. The back plate with further decoration and finely silvered Tompion time regulator plate with finely pierced and decorated additional plate. An uncut three arm steel balance, English verge escapement with flat hairspring and fusee and chain. The watch signed, Amos Avery of London, number 9385. The watch is keywind, comes with a key and is ticking very strongly indeed and movement size is 36 mm diameter. The movement with square Egyptian pillars. Polished steel movement bolt with its original blued steel ornate 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 setup is under the barrel via a worm and ratchet and a highly decorative and carved case spring. The screws are original, and the gilding is still bright and fresh . THE CASE: 100% mint, the solid 22k gold outer case measures 49 mm outside diameter. The matching 22k gold inner case measures 42 mm and with a few fine patination marks. The case with London hall-marks, maker mark of RP. The five knuckle square outer case hinge is excellent with the case closing tight and like-wise the inner case hinge also closes tight. The pendant and d-shaped bow, in superb condition. The surface is complete and in very fine and bright condition. The cases of heavy gauge and a good weight and feel in the pocket.
This is a very fine Georgian period antique in simply stunning condition, which is a very rare collectable item or a possible investment for the future or of course a fine gift for a birthday, anniversary, wedding etc.
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We expect all auctions to be fully paid for within 7 days of the auction ending, using one of the payment methods described below. Payment Details: [1] Payment by UK Cheque, Bankers order or UK postal order into a UK bank account. [2] CHAPS transfer into a UK bank account. [3] Electronic bank transfer into a UK bank account. [4] PayPal in UK pounds to a verified address. [5] Foreign Money Orders or Bankers Draft in £UK. POSTAGE: Shipping costs are £12.50 or $25 Registered Post, with insurance up to a maximum of £3000 / $4500. Time for delivery is generally 1-5 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. We combine watches at no extra cost and with appropriate insurance for all parcels up to a maximun of 3 watches per parcel. LINKS TO OUR EBAY AUCTIONS AND MORE INFORMATION: Remember to add us to your favourites list, Favorites List Please do check out our other items, quality watches are added on a daily basis to our EBay shop, Other Items
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