English Silver VERGE fusee pocket watch. Leplastrier, Dover c1808

Code: WE2

The watch has a good balance and chain and will tick

The case has hallmarks for Birmingham 

Movement – the gilt full plate verge movement has a beautifully pierced watch cock with a crown and swirls. The movement is signed “LePlastrier, Dover” 4652 and is in 90% mint condition

Case – the silver inner case has a hinged bezel and the watch is wound from the back and is set from the front and swings out from the front also. The case has a long stem and later bow. The case has a smooth plain finish and is in 90% mint condition

Dial – the white enamel has a pair of gilt hands. The dial has major damage

The watch has a bulls eye glass

The watch measures 52mm wide x 25mm deep

The watch is key wound / key set and comes with a key