John Ward Verge Fusee Sterling Silver Pocket Watch
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
19th century
This antique pocket watch is documented by the auction source as a sterling silver key-wind timepiece attributed to John Ward of Fore Street, London. Dated to the 19th century, the watch is catalogued with a verge fusee movement numbered 4567, measuring 73 mm in diameter with a gross weight of 139.5 grams.
The white dial displays black Arabic numerals, outer minute markings, pierced gilt hands, and an exposed winding aperture between the 3 and 4 o'clock markers. The silver-toned case features decorative scalloped and coin-edge textured rims along with a suspension pendant and bow.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Date
- 19th century
- Type
- Verge fusee pocket watch
- Maker
- John Ward, Fore Street, London
- Weight
- Gross weight 139.5 grams
- Dimensions
- Diameter 73 mm
- Movement Type
- Verge fusee
- Place recorded
- United Kingdom
- Movement Number
- 4567
- Maker / attribution
- John Ward
Design
- Visible features
- • White dial with black Arabic numerals and five-minute calibration markers. • Prominent circular winding aperture positioned between 3 and 4 o'clock with visible perimeter chipping. • Pierced ornate gilt hands centrally mounted on the dial. • Hairline cracks visible running across the center and upper portion of the dial surface. • Silver-toned case rim decorated with concentric beaded and fluted borders. • Flat-topped pendant fitted with a rectangular-style stirrup bow.
- Dial and Configuration
- The dial features Arabic numerals. Condition reports identify damage including scratches, marks, and a hairline crack on the dial. The watch utilizes a verge fusee movement.
- Object Identity and Attribution
- This pocket watch is catalogued as a 19th-century sterling silver, key-wind timepiece. The maker is identified by the source as John Ward of Fore Street, London. The object is recorded with the movement number 4567. Attribution to the specific maker is source-reported.
- Dimensions and Operational Status
- The watch has a diameter of 73 mm and a gross weight of 139.5 grams. The documentation states the watch has not been function tested.
Identification
- Serial number
- 4567
- 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: Source reports dial damage, scratches, marks, hairline cracks, and notes the movement was not function tested.
- Research required: Internal movement and maker signatures are not visible in the supplied photograph; maker attribution is source-reported.