Silver & shell triple cases, verge - Prior, 1819

previousnext

Share

Tweet

Photos

Tweet

Contact SellerCogs And Pieces ▼

This is an English, silver and shell, triple cased pocket watch, with Turkish dial. It has a verge escapement fusee movement, and was made around 1819 by Edward Prior in London. Good overall condition.

MOVEMENT Gilded movement with very ornate pillars, and engraved and pierced balance cock. The movement is signed and numbered (44171). It is in good original condition though with a little wear to the engraving around the centre of the balance cock. Running, though just a little fast (gaining about 2 minutes per hour).

DIAL The white signed enamel dial, with Turkish numerals, is in excellent condition with just a few light surface scratches. Wonderful gold beetle and poker hands (not reproductions).

SILVER INNER CASE Full London hallmarks for 1819, maker's marks IR. The case and high dome crystal are both in excellent condition, with just one very light bruise on the side.

SILVER SECOND CASE Full London hallmarks matching the inner. Again in good condition, with just some small bruises and scratches on the back and bezel near the catch. The catch is complete and the case snaps shut nicely. The catch button is dented.

SILVER/SHELL THIRD CASE No silver hallmarks. The construction is of a brass base with silver rims. In quite good condition with no restoration. There is just one section of shell missing from the bezel (about 0.5cms) at the catch and a few short cracks. On the back there is a larger piece of shell missing, again at the catch. The shell surface is scratched but retains a good colour. The majority of silver pins are missing from the bezel and back. The hinge and catch are fine and the case closes nicely.

Edward Prior is listed in London between 1812 and 1868. Like his father, George, who he succeeded, Prior specialized in watches for the Eastern market and was making verge watches of 18th century style, still popular in this market, into the late 19th century. Free worldwide postage.
Payments by cheque, bank transfer, credit & debit cards and Paypal accepted.

Price

£0  
$0.00  
€0.00  

 The price has been listed in British Pounds.
Conversion rates as of 4/JUN/2024. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer.  Sold

 

Dimensions63.5 mm. Period Early 19th Century Antiques Material Silver Origin English Maker Edward Prior Item code as561a080 / 960 Status Sold

SellerCogs And Pieces

View all stock from
Cogs And Pieces

Private dealer
By appointment only
Dorset
England

Tel : 07850 061653

Non UK callers : +44 7850 061653

 

Contact Seller

Enquire directly to Cogs And Pieces about this item here.

Item Silver & shell triple cases, verge - Prior, 1819

 

Item Code as561a080 / 960

 

Your Name
Your Email Address

 
 

Your Location
Your Contact Number


Your Enquiry
 

 

For information on how we deal with your data please see our Privacy policy.

Purchase Item

You may also be interested in

Antique Cyma pocket watch and chain 1898 Silver Dial Fusee Pocket Watch, by A. Burdess 1930s Buren half hunter pocket watch 1920s Cyma half hunter pocket watch Antique English silver half hunter pocket watch 1920s Cyma stem winding pocket watch Antique Silver Half Hunter Pocket Watch, 1922 Antique Record Dreadnought pocket watch Antique 1920s Lonville full hunter pocket watch Great Western Railway Pocket Watch Swiss made Antique Doxa pocket watch Antique Waltham pocket watch, 1906