Code: 4.256
This is a superb example of an English pair case verge in 100% original condition
This watch has a fusee chain driven movement. These types of movements are extremely fragile and it is very easy to break the fusee chain if you have never handled one of these watches before and so consequently we do not cover this costly repair in the warranty.
Movement – the gilt full plate verge movement has square baluster pillars, a fusee chain, a verge escapement and a beautifully pierced and engraved winged watch cock with a pierced D shaped foot and a grotesque mask engraved on the base . The movement also has a silver regulator disc and is signed “C Charleson, London” 1375. The movement is in 95% mint condition
Inner case – the movement comes in a gilt inner case, which has a hinged bezel and the watch is wound from the back, set from the front and is accessed from the front also. The case has its original bow and stem. It has a smooth plain finish and is in 85% mint condition – a small repair inside the case on the stem and small patches of gilding are missing
Outer case – the original gilt outer case has its original button and clasp. The case is covered with green underpainted horn held in place with pins and is in 95% mint condition – no cracks or damage just the tops of a few pins are missing
Dial – the gilt champleve dial has its original pair of blue steel beetle and poker hands and is signed “Charleson, London” It is in 95% mint condition – small enamel missing from the numbers
The watch has a bulls eye mineral glass
The watch measures 50mm wide x 27mm high including the glass
The watch is key wound / key set and comes with an early key – see below:
Unusual Early gilt double ended Crank pocket watch Key c1750
The key has an unusual handle decorated with a figure on one side and a phoenix on the other. It measures 40mm x 30mm. The key is in 95% mint condition – a superb example
