Hyams & Hart Canterbury silver verge fusee pocket watch
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1820
This early 19th-century English pocket watch features a solid silver dome-style case hallmarked for London in 1820 with maker's mark 'SS'. The white dial displays Roman numerals and is fitted with gilt hands.
According to the seller, the verge fusee movement is engraved 'Hyams and Hart Canterbury' alongside stock number 1535, featuring a balance platform with a jewel center. The watch is accompanied by a silver curb-link Albert chain with a shield-shaped fob hallmarked for Birmingham 1902, as well as a shaped watch key marked for J.W. Benson of London.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Verge fusee pocket watch
- Chain weight
- 41.5 grams
- Stock number
- 1535
- Hallmark date
- London 1820
- Place recorded
- United Kingdom
- Case maker mark
- SS
- Chain hallmarks
- Birmingham 1902
- Maker engraving
- Hyams and Hart Canterbury
- Maker / attribution
- Hyams & Hart Canterbury
Design
- Movement
- The verge fusee movement is described by the seller as being engraved with the maker's name 'Hyams and Hart Canterbury' and the stock number 1535. The movement is reported to feature a balance platform with a jewel center. The seller reports the movement is in working condition, though this has not been independently verified.
- Visible features
- • White enamel dial with black Roman hour numerals and outer track • Gilt hands, including a spade-tipped hour hand • Silver Albert curb-link chain with T-bar and shield-shaped fob • Shaped watch key stamped 'J.W. BENSON LUDGATE HILL & OLD BOND ST LONDON'
- Associated Accoutrements
- The watch includes a silver curb-link Albert chain with a fob, hallmarked for Birmingham, 1902. The assembly has a stated weight of 41.5 grams. The source identifies these components as later additions. A watch key marked for 'J.W. Benson of London' is also included with the set.
- Case and External Observations
- The watch is housed in a solid silver dome-style case, which the source reports is hallmarked for London, 1820. The case features a maker’s mark of 'SS'. The seller notes minor surface scratching on the back of the case and indicates the press-button mechanism is functional. The dial is described as white enamel and features black Roman numerals. The watch includes a heavy top loop with a hallmark, and the watch glass is reported to be in good condition.
Identification
- Serial number
- 1535
- 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, maker's signature, and case hallmarks are not visible in the provided image.
- Research required: The silver Albert chain and Benson key are later accoutrements rather than contemporary with the 1820 watch.