Georgian pair-cased verge fusee pocket watch by Thomas Ingram
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1794
This is a Georgian pair-cased verge fusee pocket watch featuring an inner watch and outer pair case reported by the auctioneer to carry matching hallmarks for London, 1794.
The movement is documented as signed by Thomas Ingram, London. The timepiece features a white enamel dial with Arabic numeral hour markers and fine peripheral minute divisions, paired with two hands. Visible enamel chipping is present along the lower dial perimeter near the 6 o'clock position. The auction lot was supplied with an accompanying 44-inch untested white metal guard chain.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Pair cased verge fusee pocket watch
- Movement Type
- Verge fusee
- Place recorded
- United Kingdom
- Maker Signature
- Thomas Ingram, London
- Accompanying Chain
- 44" untested white metal guard chain
- Hallmarks and Date
- London 1794
- Maker / attribution
- Thomas Ingram
Design
- Visible features
- • White enamel dial with dark Arabic numeral hour markers and an outer minute track. • Visible enamel loss and damage near the 6 o'clock position on the dial perimeter. • Two central hands of contrasting metallic tones. • Pair-case construction with rounded bezel, pendant, and bow visible at the top. • Attached metallic chain link partially visible above the pendant.
- Movement and Attribution
- The movement is identified by the source as a verge fusee mechanism. The timepiece is attributed to the maker Thomas Ingram, London, per the auction documentation. The movement signature and internal escapement components are not visible in the provided photographic evidence; the stated provenance and technical identification rely solely on the auctioneer's cataloging.
- Dial and Visual Presentation
- The watch features a white enamel dial with dark Arabic numeral hour markers and a peripheral minute track. Two hands of contrasting metallic tones are centered on the dial. Observations confirm enamel loss and damage near the 6 o'clock position on the dial perimeter. Additionally, fine hairlines are noted on the dial surface.
- Case and External Construction
- The timepiece employs a pair-case construction, featuring an inner watch and an outer protective shell. The assembly includes a rounded bezel, pendant, and bow visible at the top. An attached metallic chain link is observable above the pendant. The auctioneer reports that both the inner watch and outer pair case bear matching hallmarks for London, 1794. Verification of these hallmarks is not possible from the provided imagery.
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, verge fusee escapement, and inner case hallmarks are not visible in the photograph and rely entirely on source reporting.
- Research required: Reported operational condition ('winding and ticking at time of listing') is unverified.