Thomas Gilbert George III silver verge fusee pocket watch
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1789
This George III verge fusee pocket watch attributed to Thomas Gilbert of Hythe features a silver case hallmarked for London in 1789 with maker's mark W B. According to the source, the movement backplate is signed and numbered 65649 and includes slow/fast regulation.
The piece retains an inner silver case measuring 5 cm in diameter, while the outer pair case is recorded as missing. The white enamel dial measures 4.5 cm across and features black Roman numerals with minute track divisions. The watch weighs 97 g gross.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Verge & pair-cased watch
- Hallmarks
- London 1789
- Gross Weight
- 97 g
- Maker's Mark
- W B
- Case Diameter
- 5 cm
- Dial Diameter
- 4.5 cm
- Place recorded
- United Kingdom
- Movement Numbering
- 65649
- Maker / attribution
- Thomas Gilbert
Design
- Visible features
- • White enamel dial with black Roman numerals and an outer track • Two central hands of differing metal and profile • Silver pocket watch case fitted with a rounded bow and pendant at 12 o'clock • Hairline crack visible across the lower dial surface • Absence of an outer pair case around the exposed inner case
- Dial and Appointments
- The watch features a white enamel dial measuring 4.5 cm across, decorated with Roman numerals. The dial surface exhibits hairline cracks. The hands currently fitted to the timepiece are identified as replacements.
- Movement and Technical Status
- The movement backplate is signed and numbered 65649. Included in the movement is a slow/fast regulation feature. The watch is reported as untested as the key is missing.
- Case and External Configuration
- This George III era pocket watch features a silver case measuring 5 cm in diameter. The source notes that the piece currently lacks an outer pair case. The silver case bears hallmarks for London dated to 1789 and a maker's mark recorded as 'W B'. The condition is described by the source as very dented and worn.
Identification
- Serial number
- 65649
- 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 auction house notes that the outer pair case is missing, hands are replaced, the dial has hairline cracks, and the movement is untested due to the lack of a key
- Research required: Movement signature, backplate number 65649, and London silver hallmarks are not visible in the primary photograph