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Loose watch and clock movements, dials, cases, balance cocks, chains and other horological components.
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Nathan Moore / Pocket Watch Database
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Hamilton Watch Company Melamine Dial, c. 1952
c. 1952
This component is an individual Hamilton Watch Company melamine railroad pocket watch dial, dated by the source to circa 1952. Developed as an alternative to vitreous enamel for the company's 16-size railroad timepieces, the dial features bold black block Arabic numerals and a sunken center section marked 'HAMILTON'…
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Nathan Moore / Pocket Watch Database Blog
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Hamilton Watch Company melamine pocket watch dial
c. 1952
This object is a pocket watch dial produced by the Hamilton Watch Company circa 1952 using melamine. The source notes that Hamilton began manufacturing melamine dials in October 1946 as an alternative to vitreous enamel, seeking a brilliant white finish that resisted heat and discoloration while lowering unit produc…
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Antiquorum
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Henri Laresche and Henri Robert Alarm Mechanism for a Pocket Watch
circa 1840
This brass and steel pocket watch alarm mechanism is attributed by the source to Henri Laresche and Henri Robert, Paris, dating to circa 1840. The standalone apparatus is designed to receive a pocket watch placed centrally on a padded rest after opening the watch's glass bezel. At the passage of the selected hour, t…
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Atlam Watches
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Illinois Watch Co. 'A. Lincoln' 16s 21-Jewel Pocket Watch Movement
c. 1908
This is an un-cased 16-size open-face pocket watch movement produced by the Illinois Watch Co. of Springfield, estimated to circa 1908. Catalogued under the grade 'A. Lincoln', the nickel movement is engraved with 21 jewels and adjusted to 5 positions. It features a micrometer regulator, large gold jewel settings, a…
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Pocket Watch Database Blog
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Illinois Watch Co. Grade 187 pocket watch movement no. 1569915
ca. 1901
This pocket watch movement was produced by the Illinois Watch Company under Grade 187, Model 4, bearing serial number 1569915 and dated to circa 1901. It is configured in the 16-size Getty style with a single visible winding wheel and three parallel finger bridges supporting the wheel train. The nickel-finished move…
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Nathan Moore
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Independent Watch Co. pocket watch movement No. 181204
circa 1879
This antique American pocket watch movement was produced by the Illinois Watch Company as a private-label order for the Independent Watch Co. of Fredonia, New York. Bearing engraved serial number 181204, the movement exhibits a distinctive duo-tone finish with gilt-finished plates alongside a silver-tone, decorative…
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Atlam Watches
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IWC Peerless pocket watch movement, circa 1909
circa 1909
This Swiss hunter pocket watch movement is attributed by the dealer to the International Watch Co (IWC) and dated to circa 1909. The frosted gilt bridge mechanism features a lever escapement, stem winding, and lever setting. The source records its signature as 'S & Co, Peerless, 451435, Swiss' and dimensions of 40 m…
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Catawiki
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J.H. v/d Meulen silver chatelaine with pocket watch key
1970-1980
According to the auction listing, this silver chatelaine is by silversmith J.H. v/d Meulen of Joure, Netherlands, dated to circa 1970–1980. The piece is constructed from silver chainwork incorporating two biconical beaded slide elements, two pendant seals (cachetten), and an integrated pocket watch winding key. The…
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V&A Museum
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Jasperware clock case
1997
This horological component is a clock case manufactured in 1997 by Josiah Wedgwood and Sons in Barlaston, England. The object is constructed from blue jasperware and features white applied relief decorations. Measuring 120 mm in height and 105 mm in length, the case is designed with a domed profile and includes circ…
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Science Museum Group
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Jean-Antoine Lépine Pocket Watch Movement
c. 1770-1800
This pocket watch movement with a cylinder escapement is recorded by the Science Museum Group as made in Paris, France, between circa 1770 and 1800 by Jean-Antoine Lépine. Catalogued under object number 1934-179, the piece is composed of brass, enamel, and other metals. The movement measures 5 mm in thickness and 30…
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British Museum
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Joseph Preston lever watch movement ébauche
circa 1860
This English full-plate watch movement ébauche was made in Prescot by Joseph Preston, dated circa 1860 (or late 19th to early 20th century in museum notes). Designed for a lever escapement that was never fitted, the unfinished mechanism incorporates an uncut fusee equipped with Harrison's maintaining power, four tur…
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Victoria and Albert Museum
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Justin Vulliamy pocket watch movement
1780-1790
This watch movement, catalogued under accession number CIRC.122-1916 at the Victoria and Albert Museum, is a brass mechanism dating from 1780 to 1790. It was manufactured in London and is signed by Justin Vulliamy. The movement exhibits a gilded finish, which is visible on the fusee plate and balance cock. The const…
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Antiques Atlas / Clock Props - Lascelles Antiques
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Large Round Antique German Clock Dial
circa 1920
According to the seller, this large round painted iron clock dial originally served on a clock tower and originates from Germany, dating to circa 1920. Measuring 198 cm in diameter, the dial features a broad black chapter ring displaying gilt-coloured Roman numerals alongside an outer closed minute track. The centra…
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Antiquorum
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Longines Competition Chronometer Movement
Circa 1960
This object is a competition chronometer wristwatch movement by Longines, dating to circa 1960. The movement is fitted within a rectangular aluminum testing case measuring 70 x 70 mm. The caliber features 21 jewels, a rhodium-plated finish, and a straight-line lever escapement. Technical features include an anibal-b…
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M.S. Rau
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Louis XV French Gold Snuff Box and Watch
1752-3
This Louis XV-period objet d'art comprises a cylindrical 18K yellow gold vessel featuring a snuff compartment and an integrated watch. The exterior is decorated with a hand-engraved pattern. The horological component is attributed to Charles Dutertre, a Parisian clockmaker, while the box is the work of the goldsmith…
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Nathan Moore
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Manistee Watch Company 16-size movement, serial 0028148
circa 1910-1912
This 16-size pocket watch movement was manufactured by the Manistee Watch Company of Manistee, Michigan, and bears zero-padded serial number 0028148. Introduced as a higher-grade alternative to the firm's initial 18-size production before the company folded around 1912, this open-face movement features 17 jewels and…
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Nathan Moore
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Manistee Watch Company movement serial number 31702
circa 1912
This uncased pocket watch movement was produced by the Manistee Watch Company of Manistee, Michigan, and is engraved with serial number 31702. The movement is marked with 17 jewels and exhibits decorated plates with exposed winding wheels and a balance wheel with timing screws. The source references a 1912 Norris, A…
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Bellmans
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Marsh, Dover eight-day striking chain fusee bracket clock movement
first half 19th Century
This horological lot comprises an eight-day striking chain fusee bracket clock movement attributed by the source to Marsh of Dover, dating to the first half of the 19th century. The mechanism is fitted with a six-inch square signed silvered dial displaying black Roman numerals, an outer closed minute track, two wind…
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Science Museum Group
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Massey patent lever escapement pocket watch mechanism by Litherland, Davies and Co.
1795-1805
This uncased pocket watch mechanism features Massey's patent modified lever escapement with a large balance wheel designed to beat seconds and support centre-seconds operation. The source documents the movement as produced between 1795 and 1805 in Liverpool, England, by Litherland, Davies and Co. under movement numb…
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Gorringe's
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Michael Schultz Early 18th Century German Table Clock Movement
Early 18th century
This early 18th-century German table clock movement is described by Gorringe's as having an engraved back plate signed by Michael Schultz of Danzig. Constructed with circular brass plates measuring 10.5 cm in diameter, the movement features five pillars, a chain-driven fusee, and a balance wheel escapement. The mech…
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Bonhams
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Model of an English lever escapement with precision regulator by Bennett
late 19th century
This late 19th-century demonstration model of an English lever escapement is signed Bennett – 65 Cheapside, London, Clockmaker to the Royal Observatory. The source describes a circular three-quarter plate movement featuring spotted plates, screwed pillars, and a fusee with chain drive. Fitted with a right-angle poin…
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The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
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Model of co-axial escapement
1999
This horological demonstration model represents the co-axial escapement invented by Dr George Daniels CBE (1926–2011). According to the Science Museum Group, it was manufactured for Daniels by Omega in Switzerland in 1999. The device features an escapement assembly, large balance wheel, and balance spring supported…
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The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
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Model of Duplex escapement used in Waterbury watches
1880-1935
This object is a demonstration model of a duplex escapement as employed in early Waterbury watches, dated by the Science Museum Group to between 1880 and 1935. Catalogued under accession number 1938-554 Pt1, the mock-up mechanism is constructed from brass and steel. The top plate is engraved with the signature 'Wate…
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The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
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Model of Swiss lever escapement
1950-1984
This educational mock-up of a Swiss lever escapement is preserved in the Science Museum Group collection under object number 1984-633/1. Sourced from the United Kingdom and dated between 1950 and 1984, the unsigned mechanism measures 170 mm by 256 mm by 177 mm and weighs 7.8 kg. Fabricated from steel, brass, and oth…
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Schmitt Horan & Co.
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Moritz Grossmann 20 Ligne Nickel Silver Pocket Watch Movement
circa 1875
This is an unmounted 20 ligne nickel silver pocket watch movement catalogued by Schmitt Horan & Co. as the work of Moritz Grossmann, Dresden, circa 1875. The key-wind and key-set half-plate caliber is decorated with sunburst damascening and bears the engraved serial number 29997. Source documentation details a 15 to…
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Museums Victoria
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Morris Tobias & Co Pocket Watch Movement
circa 1800
This gents pocket watch movement, bearing the serial number 869, was produced by Morris Tobias & Co in London, circa 1800. The movement features a key-wound mechanism, a fusee and chain, and a rack lever escapement. The construction includes an enamel dial displaying black Roman numerals and a subsidiary seconds dia…
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The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
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Musical pocket watch mechanism, 1790-1800
1790-1800
The Science Museum Group holds this musical pocket watch mechanism, catalogued under object number 1920-527 and recorded as on loan from Bruno Roberts. According to museum records, it was made in Europe between 1790 and 1800 by an unknown maker and incorporates a cylinder escapement. Constructed from brass and steel…
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Nathan Moore
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National Watch Company center wheel and Merritt Burt patent safety pinion
c. 1867–1871
This component assembly consists of a brass center wheel and a steel safety pinion mechanism based on Merritt Burt's 1864 patent design, produced for the National Watch Company. Built with a threaded center arbor, the arrangement secures a hollow center pinion in place using an adjustable threaded nut. The safety de…
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Nathan Moore
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New York Watch Company Springfield Movement #324
c. 1869
This antique pocket watch movement, serial number 324, is documented by the source as an early 19-jewel Springfield model manufactured circa 1869 by the New York Watch Company. The uncased movement illustrates the early implementation of Oliver P. Rice and James H. Gerry's patented shifting sleeve stem-wind and stem…
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Zamanito / Pieces of Time
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Niello Silver Cigarette Case with Integrated Watch and Vesta Case
circa 1910
This object is a combined multi-functional accessory from the early twentieth century, integrating a timepiece, a cigarette case, and a vesta (match) case. The rectangular, curved silver case is finished with niello decoration. The front features a niello scene depicting three young women in a garden, with an integr…
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The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
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Pendulum from Reproduction of Huygens Clock Movement
1927
This clock pendulum, catalogued as object number 1927-1981 Pt1/1, was produced in 1927 by J. Morrison & Sons in London as part of a reproduction of Christiaan Huygens's 1673 clock movement described in Horologium Oscillatorium. The component is preserved in the Science Museum Group Collection as a part of the larger…
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The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
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Pocket Watch Mechanism by Barraud
1780-1810
This repeating pocket watch movement was produced in London between 1780 and 1810 by the Barraud family. Preserved in the Science Museum Group collection under object number 1930-154, the mechanism incorporates enamel, brass, and steel components. The circular brass chassis holds a white enamel dial featuring Roman…
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Museums Victoria
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Pocket Watch Movement by Charles Taylor
circa 1830
This gentleman's pocket watch movement, bearing the registration number ST 20154, was produced in Bristol, England, around 1830. Attributed to the maker Charles Taylor, the movement is stamped with the serial number 2431 on its back plate. The technical construction features a key-wound spring mechanism and a duplex…
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Museums Victoria
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Pocket watch movement by Thomas Savory
circa 1830
This object is a gents pocket watch movement attributed to the maker Thomas Savory of London, dating to approximately 1830. The movement is unaccompanied by a case or dial, as these elements are missing from the artifact. Constructional elements visible include a key-wound spring mechanism, a verge escapement, and a…
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Museums Victoria
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Pocket Watch Movement by Thomas Tompion, London, 1695-1696
1695-1696
This pocket watch movement, numbered 111, was created by Thomas Tompion in London between 1695 and 1696. The object consists of a key-wound movement featuring a verge escapement, a fusee and chain mechanism, and a winding dial. The back plate is engraved with the signature "Tompion, London" alongside the number 111,…
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The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
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Pocket watch movement with horizontal escapement by Larcum Kendall
1770-1780
According to the Science Museum Group, this pocket watch movement was made in London between 1770 and 1780 by Larcum Kendall. Catalogued under object number 1920-551, the source reports that the movement incorporates a horizontal escapement with a steel escape wheel and centre-seconds. The dial side features a white…
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Atlam Watches
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R. Attwood Regulator Dial Fusee Verge Pocket Watch Movement
circa 1810
This antique English horological mechanism is an uncased key-wound and key-set verge fusee pocket watch movement dating to circa 1810. According to the seller, the gilt full-plate movement is signed 'R Attwood, London, No 116' and retains its original gilt dust cap. The mechanism is reported to feature a verge escap…
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Bonhams Skinner
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Riefler Invar Pendulum
c. 1920
According to the auction catalog, this precision clock pendulum was produced in Germany around 1920 by Riefler. It is constructed with nickel and iron alloy components and measures 47 inches in overall length. The lenticular bob is stamped with marks indicating Riefler, München, patent D.H.R. 100870, and serial numb…
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Christie's
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Rimowa x Richard Mille Black Aluminum Watch Case
circa 2020s
This lot consists of a black aluminum watch box created as a collaborative edition between Rimowa and Richard Mille, dated by the auction house to circa the 2020s. Described as a box designed for three watches, the case measures 11.2 by 26.7 by 8.5 cm according to source specifications. The open presentation display…
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Science Museum Group
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Rocking Bar keyless watch mechanism
circa 1870
Catalogued under object number 1920-539 in the Science Museum Group Collection, this spring-driven keyless watch mechanism dates to circa 1870. Sourced from the Bruno Roberts Collection, the brass movement features a rocking bar keyless mechanism and a detached lever escapement according to source records. The uncas…
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Vintage Watch Specialist
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Rolex Datejust floral motif dial
c. 2010-2015
This individually catalogued 28 mm golden-coloured replacement dial features a decorative floral motif pattern. According to the seller, it was removed from a 36 mm Rolex Datejust Oyster Perpetual reference 116234 and is compatible with calibre 3135 movements dating to circa 2010 to 2015. The dial displays a date ap…
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Christie's
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Scatola del Tempo Wooden Watch Case
circa 2000s
This wooden watch case produced by Scatola del Tempo is designed to accommodate eight timepieces. Dated by the auction house to circa the 2000s, the box features a polished burl wood exterior with brass hardware and dark leather-lined interior compartments. The interior is divided into two rows of four fitted slots…
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The Vintage Wrist Watch Company / Sellingantiques
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Silver Pocket Watch Albert Chain and Fob
1900 - 1920
This antique silver pocket watch Albert chain features graduated curb links fitted with a T-bar and a swivel clasp, accompanied by an ornamental shield-shaped fob medallion. According to the seller, the chain was manufactured by Birmingham maker Henry Allday & Sons, with each graduated link stamped with a lion silve…
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Atlam Watches / Antiques Boutique
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Silverode 18-Size Pocket Watch Case
c. 1890
The source reports this object as an antique silverode metal pocket watch case made circa 1890 to fit an 18-size American pocket watch movement. The empty case has a smooth, plain exterior finish, a screw-off back, and a screw-off bezel. It lacks a glass crystal and measures 58.3 mm by 16 mm externally. Visually, th…
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Atlam Watches
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Summerhayes Ilminster verge fusee pocket watch movement
c1810
This object is a Georgian verge fusee pocket watch movement catalogued by dealer Atlam Watches and dated to circa 1810. The gilt full-plate movement is engraved on the top plate with the maker's signature 'R Summerhayes, Ilminster' and serial number 23811. It features a finely pierced and engraved floral balance coc…
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Atlam Watches via Antiques Boutique
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Swiss hunter pocket watch movement, circa 1890
c. 1890
This is a single Swiss hunter pocket watch movement documented by Atlam Watches and catalogued as dating to circa 1890. The movement is configured with stem winding and lever setting, retained on its winding stem with a fluted crown. According to the source, it features a jewelled gilt three-quarter plate mechanism…
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The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
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Synchronous motor driven clock movement, Venner Ltd., type ER
1940-1953
According to the Science Museum Group, this synchronous motor-driven clock movement with a thirty-hour auxiliary spring reserve was made between 1940 and 1953 by Venner Ltd. in New Malden, Surrey, England. Catalogued under object number 1953-265 (part 1953-265/1), the movement is constructed from brass, steel, and u…
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British Museum
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Thomas Earnshaw Pocket-Chronometer Movement Signed Robert Tomlin
1778-1788 (circa 1783)
This pocket chronometer movement was constructed by Thomas Earnshaw circa 1783 and features a backplate signature reading 'Robert Tomlin Watch Maker to the King London No 1400'. Created during the licensing arrangement linked to Thomas Wright's 1783 patent, it incorporates an early version of Earnshaw's spring deten…
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