Antique Silver Fusee Pocket Watch (English – 1871 – Functional) – 1850-1900

Object Specifications:Key-Wound Fusee Pocket WatchOrigin / Style: London, England (Victorian Era)Assay Year: 1871 (Date Letter 'Q', Leopard's Head, Lion Passant)Case Material: Solid .925 Sterling Silver (Hallmarked case and pendant)Dial: Ornate silver dial with applied yellow gold decorations, applied Roman numerals and blued steel sub-seconds handMovement Type: Key-Wound English Fusee Chain Movement with Dust Cover & Slide-Lock CatchIncludes: Period Winding / Setting KeyCondition: Very good aesthetic and functional condition. Running and keeping time rather well for a watch from this age.Object Description:An exceptional specimen of high-grade 19th-century British horology. This 1871 Victorian pocket watch features a solid sterling silver case certified with official London Assay Office hallmarks. The pendant carry matching hallmarks, confirming complete original assembly.Case & Access Mechanism:Back Cover Access: Pressing the pendant button opens the rear caseback, which exposes the rear winding port allowing the watch to be key-wound while keeping the movement fully enclosed and protected.Movement Access: Unlocking the front hinged bezel with glass allows the entire movement and dial assembly to swing forward out of the case via a small release button.Dust Cover: Once rotated out, a dust cover protects the delicate gears. Sliding the catch lever releases this cover to reveal the hand-engraved English fusee movement... lees verder bij Catawiki