English DUPLEX fusee movement with large balance, Baird c1835

English DUPLEX fusee movement with large balance, Baird c1835

Code: ME31

£450.00 Approx $565.33, €527.55, ¥4090.91
 

This pocket watch has a good balance and chain and will tick.

Movement – the gilt full plate fusee movement has a Duplex lever escapement with a brass ‘scape wheel and a much larger than normal, compensated balance with a large diamond endstone. The movement is decorated with an engraved grotesque face on the base of the watchcock. The movement is signed “W & I Baird, London, N0 3006”. The movement is in 95% mint condition – superb condition.

The movement has its original gilt dust cap with a large aperture showing the large balance. 

Dial – the off white enamel dial has no hands, is signed “W & I Baird, London, No 3006” and is in 85% mint condition – a hairline in the centre and one on the edge from he 11 to 9 

The movement measures 47.4mm x 12.4mm

The movement is key wound / key set