Harry Potter of London triple case pocket watch
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
Circa 1791
This antique English pocket watch features a triple-case construction dating to circa 1791. The outermost protective case is covered in green-dyed shagreen embellished with round metallic pin-work appliques.
According to the dealer, beneath this outer shell rests an 18K yellow gold inner case featuring a repoussé scene depicting four figures, followed by a third case enclosing the movement. The movement is reported to be a key-wound and set chain-driven verge fusee. The visible white porcelain dial displays Roman numeral hour markers, an outer arched minute track marked in Arabic numerals every five minutes, ornate pierced hands, and the signature 'POTTER LONDON'.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Date
- Circa 1791
- Type
- Triple case pocket watch
- Maker
- Harry Potter of London
- Place recorded
- United Kingdom
- Movement Mechanism
- Chain-driven verge fusee
- Inner Case Material
- 18K yellow gold with repoussé design
- Maker / attribution
- Harry Potter
- Outer Case Material
- Shagreen with gold appliques
Design
- Dial and Hands
- The white porcelain dial displays black Roman numeral hour markers and an outer decorative arched track with Arabic numerals at five-minute intervals. Centrally mounted gilt openwork hands indicate the time. The dial is signed 'POTTER' above the center arbor and 'LONDON' below.
- Visible features
- • Greenish shagreen outer case bezel embellished with metallic pin-work appliques. • White porcelain dial with black Roman numeral hours and an outer decorative arc track with Arabic five-minute numerals. • Signed 'POTTER' above the center arbor and 'LONDON' below. • Gilt openwork decorative hands mounted at the center. • Hinged outer case frame with bow and pendant located at the 12 o'clock position.
- Movement and Attribution
- The movement is described as a chain-driven verge fusee mechanism. It is reported to be key-wound and set, and contained within a housing featuring scrollwork. Attribution to the maker 'Harry Potter of London' and the date circa 1791 are provided by the source. These details concerning the movement and internal cases are not visible in the supplied photograph.
- Construction and Exterior
- The object features a triple-case configuration. The outermost protective case is surfaced in green-dyed shagreen, described as a type of shark skin, and is embellished with round metallic pin-work appliques. A hinged outer frame includes the bow and pendant at the 12 o'clock position. The source reports an 18K yellow gold inner case featuring a repoussé design of four figures, and a third inner case housing the movement.
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 18K repoussé middle case, innermost case, and movement are not visible in the supplied single-view photograph.
- Research required: All movement details and the full maker name Harry Potter are accepted based on dealer description.