24Hour English Fusee Lever – 1884
Signed J H Royal – Portland
Place of Origin : Hallmarked Chester
Date of Manufacture: 1884
Diameter : 53 mm
Condition: Good
£1,400.00
This exquisite pocket watch from the late 19th Century combines classic English craftsmanship with a unique 24-hour dial. The watch features a full plate gilt keywind fusee movement, complete with a dust cover and Harrison's maintaining power. The movement boasts an engraved cock with a diamond endstone, as well as a polished steel regulator and a compensation balance with a blue steel spiral hairspring. The English table roller lever escapement ensures precise timekeeping.
What sets this pocket watch apart is its white enamel dial, which displays the hours in Arabic numerals for a full 24-hour day. The dial also includes a subsidiary seconds dial and is adorned with elegant gilt hands. The watch is housed in an eye-catching silver open face case with an engine turned design and a ribbed middle. The case is marked with the maker's mark "TW" in a rectangle, along with a unique number that corresponds to that on the movement.
This magnificent timepiece may have been manufactured by the highly regarded firm of Usher & Cole, known for their exceptional craftsmanship and attention to detail. Whether you're a watch enthusiast or a collector of rare timepieces, this English fusee lever pocket watch is sure to captivate with its beauty and historical significance.
Signed J H Royal - Portland
Place of Origin : Hallmarked Chester
Date of Manufacture: 1884
Diameter : 53 mm
Condition: Good