George Prior Triple-Case Verge Pocket Watch for the Ottoman Market
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1804
This antique pocket watch was produced by George Prior in London, dated by the seller to 1804 for export to the Ottoman market. The piece features a triple-case construction comprising two solid silver inner cases measuring 50 mm and 61 mm, accompanied by a 71 mm outer tortoiseshell case ornamented with inlaid silver studs and floral patterns.
The white dial displays Ottoman numerals, decorative hands under a domed crystal, and signatures for George Prior and London. The seller reports an internal verge fusee movement numbered 32,762 with an intricately pierced balance bridge.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Verge fusee pocket watch
- Escapement
- Verge fusee
- Maker and Date
- George Prior, 1804
- Place recorded
- United Kingdom
- Case Dimensions
- Inner case 50 mm, intermediate case 61 mm, outer case 71 mm
- Movement Number
- 32,762
- Maker / attribution
- George Prior
- Outer Case Material
- Tortoiseshell with silver applications
Design
- Visible features
- • White enamel dial with dark Ottoman numerals and outer minute track. • Central dial signature reading 'GEORGE PRIOR' above the center arbor and 'LONDON' below. • Outer tortoiseshell bezel set with floral pattern silver pin/stud decorations and textured silver rim. • Ornate gold-toned hands under a domed crystal. • Silver pendant and stirrup-shaped bow at top.
- Internal Mechanism
- The movement is signed and numbered 32,762. It includes a balance bridge described as a 'Holtz Floral' design, noted for being pierced with a central vase. The internal components, including the movement and inner silver cases, are reported by the seller; these elements are not visible in the provided primary photograph.
- Construction and Sizing
- The item is described as having a triple-case configuration intended for the Ottoman market. The assembly consists of two inner cases in solid silver alongside the outer tortoiseshell casing. Reported dimensions for the components are 50 mm for the inner case, 61 mm for the intermediate case, and 71 mm for the outer tortoiseshell case.
- Dial and Exterior Presentation
- The watch features a white dial marked with Ottoman numerals and an outer minute track. The signature 'GEORGE PRIOR' appears above the center arbor, with 'LONDON' positioned below. The time is indicated by ornate hands set under a domed crystal. The triple-case assembly includes a 71 mm outer tortoiseshell case decorated with silver applications and silver studs. A silver pendant and a stirrup-shaped bow are attached to the case assembly.
Identification
- Serial number
- 32,762
- 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 internal movement and inner silver cases are described in the source listing but are not visible in the provided primary photograph.
- Research required: The 1804 date of manufacture is based on dealer cataloguing and hallmarking assertions not directly verifiable from the dial photograph.