English silver verge pocket watch pair case
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1824
According to the dealer, this object comprises an English silver verge pocket watch pair case bearing hallmarks for London 1824. The set includes both the inner and matching outer case, three printed watch papers, and a bullseye mineral glass crystal.
Source measurements state the outer case is 56 mm wide, while the inner case measures 49 mm externally, 44 mm internally, and 11 mm deep externally. The inner case retains its original bow and stem, and the outer case retains its original clasp, which the seller notes has had its button filled with lead.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Pair case
- Case Type
- Complete verge case – inner and outer
- Accessories
- Watch papers and bullseye mineral glass
- Clasp Repair
- Button filled with lead
- Hallmark Date
- London 1824
- Place recorded
- United Kingdom
- Inner Case Dimensions
- 49mm wide externally and 44mm wide internally x 11mm deep external
- Outer Case Dimensions
- 56mm wide
Design
- Visible features
- • Three round printed watch papers in yellow, red, and green are shown alongside the cases. • The yellow watch paper features an illustrated print for 'Thos Glase Clock and Watchmaker Bridgnorth'. • The inner case is fitted with a domed bullseye mineral crystal showing an off-centre winding aperture. • Hallmarks are visible on the inside case backs.
- Accompanying Glass and Ephemera
- The set is listed as including loose watch papers and a 'Bulls eye mineral glass' crystal. Observations note that the domed bullseye mineral crystal is fitted to the inner case and features an off-centre winding aperture. Observations further record three round printed watch papers in yellow, red, and green shown alongside the cases. The yellow paper shows an illustrated print reading 'Thos Glase Clock and Watchmaker Bridgnorth'.
- Case Construction and Components
- According to the seller description, this item comprises an English silver verge pair case containing matching inner and outer cases with hallmarks for London 1824. The inner case retains its bow and stem, with reported dimensions of 49 mm wide externally, 44 mm wide internally, and 11 mm deep externally. Both cases feature a smooth plain finish, with the seller noting grooves on the inner case caused by the outer case. The outer case measures 56 mm wide and is stated to retain its original clasp, though the button has been filled with lead. The seller reports both cases in '80% mint condition' with surface wear including bruises and dents.
- Incompleteness and Cataloguing Constraints
- The offering comprises solely the watch cases, glass, and watch papers; no movement, dial, or hands are documented or present in the listing. While London hallmarks for 1824 are reported by the seller and hallmarks are observed inside the case backs, specific maker's or sponsor's marks are not recorded in the source text.
Identification
- 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 case maker's silversmith mark is not identified in the description.
- Research required: No watch movement or dial is present in this listing; only the case, glass, and papers are offered.