EARLY SUBSIDIARY SECONDS ENGLISH VERGE POCKET WATCH - Circa 1770
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1770
Signed Robt Green Liverpool; Circa 1770; Diameter 48 mm; Depth 14 mm Documented from the WatchMuseum.org collection record and its own photograph of the object; only details stated by that listing are recorded here. Remaining specifications are marked research required rather than estimated.
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Historical context
Step back in time with the extraordinary Early Subsidiary Seconds English Verge Pocket Watch, a captivating creation from circa 1770 that epitomizes the pinnacle of 18th-century horological craftsmanship. This remarkable timepiece is a testament to the ingenuity and artistry of the era, featuring a unique design with subsidiary seconds nestled within its gilt metal pair cases. The watch's full plate fire gilt movement, adorned with turned pillars, showcases the meticulous attention to detail and masterful skills of its creators. A pierced and engraved cock, accompanied by a silver regulator disc, adds to the watch's intricate beauty, while the fusee and chain mechanism, complete with a worm and wheel barrel setup, ensures precise timekeeping. The plain three-arm steel balance and blue steel spiral hairspring further enhance its functionality. A standout feature of this watch is the lateral steel stop lever, which provides additional control over the movement by acting on the contrate wheel. The elegant white enamel dial, adorned with subsidiary seconds and Arabic numerals, is complemented by striking blue steel hands, offering a harmonious blend of form and function. The gilt metal pair cases, complete with a gilt pendant and bow, exude charm and sophistication, while the inner bearing marks, crafted to resemble hallmarks, add a touch of authenticity and elegance. As one of the early examples of incorporating subsidiary seconds into a verge watch, this timepiece is a rare find, with its subsidiary seconds dial placement influenced by the contrate wheel pinion, deviating sli (Description from The Watch Museum (watchmuseum.org); details apply to the illustrated example, not every object of this type.)
Catalogue references
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