Silver verge fusee pocket watch with calendar and central seconds
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
c. 1820
According to source documentation from IberAntiques, this early 19th-century French pocket watch dates to circa 1820 and measures 54 mm in diameter. The dealer states the piece features a verge fusee mechanism with a verge escapement, central seconds, and dual calendar indications.
The white dial presents two upper auxiliary dials showing days of the month on the left and days of the week on the right in French abbreviations. A lower subdial displays the time with Arabic numerals, bordered by a blue cogwheel-like decorative surround with a winding aperture beside the 3 position. The case is composed of sterling silver with an engraved decorative bezel ring.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Calendar & astronomical watch
- Case diameter
- 54 mm
- Case material
- Sterling silver
- Place recorded
- France
- Calendar functions
- Days of the month and days of the week
- Seconds indication
- Central seconds hand
- Escapement and drive
- Verge fusee mechanism with a verge escapement
Design
- Visible features
- • White dial layout with outer seconds track numbered every 15 units • Upper right subdial displays French abbreviations for days of the week (DIM, LUN, MAR, MER, JEU, VEN, SAM) • Lower time subdial is surrounded by a blue-toned gear-shaped surround with a winding aperture next to numeral 3 • Outer bezel ring features an engraved decorative border
- Dial Configuration
- The white dial features a symmetrical layout with two auxiliary subdials at the top. The left subdial indicates the day of the month, and the right subdial shows the days of the week using French abbreviations. A central time display is surrounded by decoration in bluish tones. A winding aperture is positioned near the 3 o'clock mark, and a central seconds hand is present.
- Case and Exterior Design
- The pocket watch is described as being crafted in silver, featuring a diameter of 54 mm. The exterior includes engraved decorative elements along the edge of the case. The source characterizes the condition as good, noting that the case retains a smooth finish despite the presence of light marks from use.
- Mechanical Specifications
- The timepiece is equipped with a verge fusee mechanism with a verge escapement. The dealer reports that the watch is currently in good working condition. The source attributes the watch to French origin, circa 1820.
Identification
- Reference
- 1552032
- 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
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