F. & E. Massey 18ct Gold Fusee Pocket Watch
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
19th Century
This 19th-century English pocket watch is housed in an 18ct gold case measuring 47 mm in diameter. The dial features an elaborate central scrolling foliate pattern, applied Roman numerals, and a multi-toned foliate border around the chapter ring.
The dealer reports that the watch is powered by a chain-driven fusee movement signed by London maker F. & E. Massey, and notes that the case bears English hallmarks including the date letter A.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Fusee pocket watch
- Maker
- F. & E. Massey, London
- Dimensions
- 47mm wide x 7mm deep
- Case Material
- Solid 18ct gold
- Movement Type
- Traditional fusee chain-driven movement
- Place recorded
- United Kingdom
- Maker / attribution
- F. & E. Massey
Design
- Visible features
- • Gold-toned dial featuring deeply engraved scrolling foliate decoration in the central roundel. • Applied Roman numeral hour markers on a brushed chapter ring. • Applied two-tone foliate and floral border surrounding the dial. • Ornate chasing on the bezel, case band, pendant, and bow. • Dark-toned handset with a spade hour hand.
- Mechanical Configuration
- The watch is described by the dealer as containing a traditional chain-driven fusee movement signed by F. & E. Massey, London. The internal mechanism, including the signature and fusee chain, is not visible in the supplied photography.
- Dial and Aesthetic Construction
- The dial is gold-toned with a central roundel featuring deeply engraved scrolling foliate decoration. The chapter ring is brushed with applied Roman numeral hour markers. The outer edge of the dial is finished with an applied two-tone foliate and floral border. The bezel, case band, pendant, and bow exhibit ornate chasing, and the watch is fitted with dark-toned handset, including a spade hour hand.
- Case Specifications and Attribution
- The case is composed of 18ct gold, measuring 47 mm in width and 7 mm in depth. It is reported to feature English assay marks indicating the gold purity and a date letter 'A'. The attribution to the 19th century is provided by the dealer.
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: Movement signature, internal fusee mechanism, and hallmarks are source-reported and not visible in the supplied single photograph.
- Research required: Precise hallmark year corresponding to date letter 'A' is not specified in the listing.