Silver Verge Pair Case Pocket Watch by M. Williams, London, 1801
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1801
This early 19th-century English verge pocket watch is encased in a silver pair case, with the inner case hallmarked for London in 1801. It presents a white enamel dial marked with black Roman numerals, outer five-minute track divisions, and yellow-toned hands.
The source reports an internal key-wound gilt verge movement featuring round baluster pillars, a plain cock, and a silver disc regulator, signed 'M Williams, London' and numbered 9208, matching the serial number on the inner case.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Verge & pair-cased watch
- Movement Type
- English verge gilt key-wound movement
- Place recorded
- United Kingdom
- Movement Signature
- M Williams, London
- Maker / attribution
- M. Williams
- Dimensions and Weight
- 56 mm diameter, 128.8 g weight
- Hallmark Date and Location
- London 1801
Design
- Movement
- The watch contains an English gilt key-wound verge movement featuring round baluster pillars, a plain balance cock, and a silver disc regulator. The movement is signed 'M Williams, London' and is numbered 9208.
- Visible features
- • White enamel dial with black Roman hour numerals • Outer minute track with diamond markers at the five-minute positions • Yellow-toned hour and minute hands mounted over a central square arbor • Silver case bezel opened upward via a hinge located near the 12 o'clock position • Silver pendant and round bow positioned at the 12 o'clock position • Subtle hairline crack visible across the lower left quadrant of the enamel dial
- Case and Exterior
- The timepiece features a silver open-face pair case construction. The inner case is hallmarked for London, 1801, and is numbered 9208. The bezel opens upward via a hinge located near the 12 o'clock position, with the pendant and round bow positioned at the 12 o'clock crown. The source reports that the case includes an original watch paper inside.
- Dial Characteristics
- The white enamel dial displays black Roman numerals and an outer five-minute division track. The hands are described as golden/yellow-toned. A hairline crack is visible across the lower left quadrant of the enamel dial.
Identification
- Serial number
- 9208
- 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 and outer pair case are not visible in the provided photograph; details rely entirely on dealer statements
- Research required: The source text describes the piece as both 'Victorian' and dated to 1801, though 1801 predates Queen Victoria's reign