RARE ANTIQUE ENGLISH SILVER CONSULAR CASED VERGE FUSEE POCKET WATCH LONDON C1859
Item History & Price
VERY GOOD, RARE ANTIQUE ENGLISH SILVER CONSULAR CASED VERGE FUSEE POCKET WATCH LONDON c1859 A very good, antique, early Victorian gentleman's sterling silver, consular cased, verge fusee Pocket Watch by Debois & Wheeler of London.
The firm of Desbois & Wheeler were well respected makers of good quality watches.
This watch is a good example, in nice condition, however not in working order, it runs a while then st...ops, therefore being sold as in need of service/repair.
The English made, sterling silver case is in good condition. It has full English hallmarks for sterling silver. The case maker's mark "EH", the Lion Passant sterling silver mark, the Leopard's Head London town mark and the date letter "d" for 1859/60. The rear of the case with engine turned engraving and a central cartouche that is free of initials. The white enamel dial is in very good condition for it's age, only some little nibbles and some very short hairlines on the edge. It has the hours in Roman numerals.
The good quality verge movement is signed "Desbois & Wheeler, London" and has the serial number 1631.
The watch measures 49mm in diameter (across the case, excluding the winding crown).
Overall, this is a good example, it would make a lovely addition to any collection.
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