Lot 19
An open face pair case pocket watch by John Barber. Signed key wind full plate fusee and chain...
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Lot 19
An open face pair case pocket watch by John Barber. Signed key wind full plate fusee and chain...
Lot 19
Lot Description
An open face pair case pocket watch by John Barber. Signed key wind full plate fusee and chain movement with verge escapement and pierced balance cock. White enamel dial with Roman numeral hour markers. Gilt case. Outer case 48mm.
Postage: Auction Default
Weight: No
Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
Key wind pair case pocket watch, 18th century Verge escapement, movement is currently running intermittently, balance seems to be complete but the movement would benefit from a service, fusee chain appears to be intact, movement screws show signs of superficial wear, inner case/movement hinge seems in reasonable condition, dial shows noticeable marking and scratching and is discoloured, hands are fairly worn, hour hand appears to be missing a small section from the tip is slightly distorted, glass shows surface scratches from general wear and is held into the bezel fairly loosely, inner case shows signs of wear with scratching around the hinge, outer case details heavily rubbed, outer case back contains retailer's details on a piece of paper some small sections of which are missing, outer hinge appears to be intact. Bow appears to be secure and is showing signs of general wear.
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