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Silver Verge W Sansom London Open Face
Pair Case Pocket Watch 1820
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You are bidding on a silver verge pair case keywind pocket watch, made in England in 1820. The pocket watch is complete with a key.
Dial: The white enamel dial has black Arabic numerals with black outer minute divisions and has nice hands. The dial is protected by a glass in good condition. There is a slight haircrack by the twelve.
Movement: The verge gilt movement has a engraved cock and disc regulator. The movement has nice engravings and round pillars. The movement is signed: "W Sansom, London" and numbered 2940. The pocket watch is in good working condition, however we cannot guarantee accuracy for an antique pocket watch.
Case: The watch lies in a open face silver pair case with a smooth finish on both cases. All the hinges clasp and the buttons are strong with both cases closing firmly. the inner side of the case is hallmarked for silver London 1820. The casemakers initials are stamped in the inner side of the case: WW. The case also has original watchmaker papers.
See Book by Brian Loomes: Watchmakers and Clockmakers of the World - Page 685: Signed: William Sansom London.
Weight : 118.6G
Materials : Silver
Origin : American
Manufacture Date : 1820