4.38 English Silver Fusee by Needham with an unusual Dust cap with glass aperture. Open Face. 48mm. Key Wound / Key Set. London 1881


Movement – this gilt full plate fusee movement has a compensated balance with gold timing screws and large jewels with blue steel screw settings. The movement is signed “F Needham, London” # 76594. The movement is in mint condition. The movement comes with a gilt dust cap, which has a round glass covered aperture, which allows the balance to be visible.

Case – the movement comes in an English silver open face case, which has a hinged back and bezel. The movement is wound from the back and is set and swings out from the front. The case has coin edged sides, engine turning and a vacant cartouche on the back. The case is in 80% mint condition – there are signs of wear and tear but overall a good case

Dial – the white enamel dial is signed “F Needham, London” and is in mint condition.

 
£395 including shipping -