fine
antique sterling silver fusee pocket watch
, signed Wm. Williams, Dalbeattie, serial number
6367
, dating to around
1850
.
Features:
-
Movement:
Traditional English
fusee chain-driven movement
with beautifully engraved balance cock and dust cover.
-
Signature:
Engraved Wm. Williams, Dalbeattie (Scottish watchmaker/retailer).
-
Case:
Solid
sterling silver
, hallmarked London with maker’s mark
PW
.
-
Dial:
Classic white enamel with
Roman numerals
and subsidiary seconds dial at 6.
-
Hands:
Ornate gilt spade and whip-style hands.
-
Operation:
Key wind and key set (winding and setting holes present).
-
Size:
Approx. 50mm diameter (standard full hunter size).
Condition:
-
Movement:
Appears complete with intact balance and fusee chain. Not currently running — will require professional service/repair.
-
Dial:
Original enamel with some minor hairlines but no major chips or repairs.
-
Case:
Sterling silver case with period hallmarks, some age-related wear and patina. Hinges good. Bow and pendant intact.
-
Overall:
A fine and attractive mid-Victorian Scottish pocket watch, ideal for restoration, collection, or display.
Hallmarks:
-
Lion Passant
– Sterling silver standard
-
Leopard’s head
– London Assay Office
-
Date letter
– c.1850 (mid-Victorian)
fine
antique sterling silver fusee pocket watch
, signed Wm. Williams, Dalbeattie, serial number
6367
, dating to around
1850
.
Features:
-
Movement:
Traditional English
fusee chain-driven movement
with beautifully engraved balance cock and dust cover.
-
Signature:
Engraved Wm. Williams, Dalbeattie (Scottish watchmaker/retailer).
-
Case:
Solid
sterling silver
, hallmarked London with maker’s mark
PW
.
-
Dial:
Classic white enamel with
Roman numerals
and subsidiary seconds dial at 6.
-
Hands:
Ornate gilt spade and whip-style hands.
-
Operation:
Key wind and key set (winding and setting holes present).
-
Size:
Approx. 50mm diameter (standard full hunter size).
Condition:
-
Movement:
Appears complete with intact balance and fusee chain. Not currently running — will require professional service/repair.
-
Dial:
Original enamel with some minor hairlines but no major chips or repairs.
-
Case:
Sterling silver case with period hallmarks, some age-related wear and patina. Hinges good. Bow and pendant intact.
-
Overall:
A fine and attractive mid-Victorian Scottish pocket watch, ideal for restoration, collection, or display.
Hallmarks:
-
Lion Passant
– Sterling silver standard
-
Leopard’s head
– London Assay Office
-
Date letter
– c.1850 (mid-Victorian)