English fusee pocket watch movement by Amelia Clarke
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 1870
This is an antique English fusee pocket watch movement attributed to Amelia Clarke of Birmingham, dating to circa 1870 in the Victorian period. The movement features a gilt full plate construction measuring approximately 34 mm wide by 10 mm deep.
The dealer describes it as having a lever escapement, an engraved watch cock, a gold balance wheel, and an intact chain. The top plate is engraved 'Amelia Clarke, Birmingham, No 16527' and includes a Slow/Fast regulator index alongside blued steel screws. A white enamel dial with hands is reported by the dealer, though only the movement side is depicted.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
Counts describe this entry’s documentation, not authenticity, rarity or completeness. Photographs may show one specimen; check each caption and licence.
Technical characteristics
- Type
- Fusee pocket watch movement
- Period
- Victorian (1837 to 1901)
- Dimensions
- 34mm wide x 10mm deep
- Place recorded
- United Kingdom
- Maker / attribution
- Amelia Clarke
- Escapement and construction
- Gilt full plate fusee movement with lever escapement
- Engraved signature and location
- Amelia Clarke, Birmingham, No 16527
Design
- Visible features
- • Gilt top plate engraved 'Amelia Clarke', 'BIRMINGHAM', and 'No 16527' • Engraved floral and foliate balance cock with an endstone setting • Curved regulator scale marked 'Slow' and 'Fast' with an index pointer • Blued steel screws securing plate components • Plain circular balance wheel visible beneath the cock
- Component Reporting
- The dealer description mentions a white enamel dial with a full set of hands. These components are not depicted in the provided visual media. The movement is described by the dealer as being in '99% mint condition'.
- Mechanical Features
- According to the dealer, the movement contains a lever escapement, a gold balance wheel, and an engraved watch cock. It is stated to have an intact chain and balance, and is reported to tick. The movement includes blued steel screws and a regulator index.
- Construction and Identification
- The item is described as a gilt full-plate fusee pocket watch movement. It measures approximately 34 mm in width and 10 mm in depth. The top plate is engraved with the inscription: 'Amelia Clarke, Birmingham, No 16527'.
Identification
- Reference
- ME106 (AB-135325)
- Serial number
- 16527
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: The white enamel dial and hands described in the source listing are not depicted in the available photograph
- Research required: Operational capability and mechanical condition are based on dealer reporting