Victorian English silver pair case outer case, London 1873
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1873
This item is an antique English silver outer case made for a pair-cased fusee or lever pocket watch. According to the seller, it bears hallmarks for London, 1873, and features a plain smooth finish across the back, accompanied by an intact hinge, clasp, and button.
The piece measures 51 mm by 15 mm externally, with an inner width of 44.5 mm. The interior view reveals the circular silver rim, the catch spring strip mounted inside the bowl, and a small cracked rectangular insert.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
Counts describe this entry’s documentation, not authenticity, rarity or completeness. Photographs may show one specimen; check each caption and licence.
Technical characteristics
- Type
- Case
- Hallmarks
- London 1873
- Components
- Good hinge, clasp, and button
- Dimensions
- 51 mm x 15 mm external, 44.5 mm inner width
- Back Finish
- Smooth plain finish
- Listing Code
- CE76 (AB-291783)
- Place recorded
- United Kingdom
Design
- Visible features
- • Interior view of a round silver outer case bowl with raised bezel rim • Top push-piece button and catch aperture visible at the upper edge • Flat spring strip riveted or secured horizontally inside the inner bowl • Small rectangular cracked paper or card pad resting loose inside the bowl • External hinge knuckle visible along the left side of the rim
- Object Identity and Typology
- This listing describes an English silver outer case intended for a pair-cased pocket watch, specified by the seller as suitable for a fusee or lever movement. The dealer dates the item to 1873 with London hallmarks and classifies it under the Victorian period (1837 to 1901). The item is offered as an isolated outer case component. No inner case, movement, dial, or associated watch mechanism is included or shown in the listing.
- Seller Claims and Documentation Caveats
- The dealer states that the case features "a smooth plain finish on the back" and "a good hinge, clasp and button," and rates the condition as "95% mint condition – superb condition." However, the external reverse is not illustrated in the listing photos. Additionally, while the seller reports "clear hallmarks for London 1873," the specific assay marks, date letter, and maker's mark are not legibly discernible in the provided interior photograph.
- Physical Characteristics and Visible Construction
- Visual observation of the single provided photograph shows an interior perspective of a circular silver outer case bowl with a raised bezel rim. An external hinge knuckle is visible along the left flank, while a top push-piece button and catch aperture are positioned at the upper edge. Mounted inside the hollow of the bowl is a flat spring strip secured horizontally, serving the catch mechanism. Resting loose within the bowl is a small, rectangular cracked pad or insert made of paper or card. According to dealer measurements, the external dimensions are 51 mm by 15 mm, with an internal width of 44.5 mm.
Identification
- 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 hallmarks identifying London 1873 are stated by the dealer but cannot be clearly read in the provided single interior photo
- Research required: The smooth exterior back is reported by the dealer but not pictured