Antique Silver Fusee Pocket Watch – John Downes London – C.F. Macgrath Hoxton St

£185.00

fine antique English silver fusee pocket watch , signed on the movement by John Downes, London , and retailed through C.F. Macgrath, 64 Hoxton Street, London .


This is a genuine early 19th-century English pocket watch with a traditional chain-driven fusee movement , cased in sterling silver and hallmarked with matching numbers.


🔎 Features:


  • Maker (movement): John Downes, London (beautifully hand-engraved on the gilt movement).

  • Retailer (dial): C.F. Macgrath, 64 Hoxton St, London.

  • Dial: White enamel with Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds.

  • Hands: Original gilt spade & whip style.

  • Case: Sterling silver, hallmarked, with matching case numbers.

  • Movement: English verge/fusee with ornate balance cock and blued screws.

  • Condition:

  • Please note: The chain holder/bow is missing , though the watch still winds and runs.

  • Dial has some light age marks but no major cracks.

  • Silver case shows honest wear consistent with age, hallmarks visible.

  • Movement winds, ticks, and runs, though as with any antique watch, a professional service is recommended for regular use.

  • Dimensions: Approx. 50mm across (standard full hunter size).

📌 Collectability:


This is a classic English fusee pocket watch from the early 1800s – an excellent piece for collectors of Georgian/Victorian horology, or for those seeking a genuine period timepiece with London provenance.


Comparable silver fusee watches typically sell in the £180–£250 range . With the chain holder present and serviced, they often fetch £250–£350 .


📌 Price:


£195 Buy It Now (Best Offer considered) — adjusted to reflect the missing chain holder.



fine antique English silver fusee pocket watch , signed on the movement by John Downes, London , and retailed through C.F. Macgrath, 64 Hoxton Street, London .


This is a genuine early 19th-century English pocket watch with a traditional chain-driven fusee movement , cased in sterling silver and hallmarked with matching numbers.


🔎 Features:


  • Maker (movement): John Downes, London (beautifully hand-engraved on the gilt movement).

  • Retailer (dial): C.F. Macgrath, 64 Hoxton St, London.

  • Dial: White enamel with Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds.

  • Hands: Original gilt spade & whip style.

  • Case: Sterling silver, hallmarked, with matching case numbers.

  • Movement: English verge/fusee with ornate balance cock and blued screws.

  • Condition:

  • Please note: The chain holder/bow is missing , though the watch still winds and runs.

  • Dial has some light age marks but no major cracks.

  • Silver case shows honest wear consistent with age, hallmarks visible.

  • Movement winds, ticks, and runs, though as with any antique watch, a professional service is recommended for regular use.

  • Dimensions: Approx. 50mm across (standard full hunter size).

📌 Collectability:


This is a classic English fusee pocket watch from the early 1800s – an excellent piece for collectors of Georgian/Victorian horology, or for those seeking a genuine period timepiece with London provenance.


Comparable silver fusee watches typically sell in the £180–£250 range . With the chain holder present and serviced, they often fetch £250–£350 .


📌 Price:


£195 Buy It Now (Best Offer considered) — adjusted to reflect the missing chain holder.