Posted 11 years ago
pops52
(28 items)
Here is one of several new additions to my fusee collection. This English verge fusee was made by watchmaker Samuel Whichcote of London circa 1760. The balance has great movement and great sound when running. The movement is very ornate and is in extremely good condition. Gilt inner case with gilt metal outer case covered in horn and under painted with a foliate design. Under painted horn is a very thin piece of horn (e.g. bovine) that was almost translucent and was painted on the reverse side and then attached to the watch case with small pin like studs. The horn is in good condition which is rare for these old watches.
Incredible little machine over 250 years old!
OMG!! ANOTHER FUSEE:) Stunning:) I could never afford one of these:)
Love the square baluster pillars!
These clocks were built to last!
Is it S. Whichcote?
Samuel Whichcote?
http://www.clockmakers.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/PAST-MASTERS.pdf
Great maker: one of his clocks stands in the Cabinet anteroom of No 10 Downing Street. I think this is it here:
http://www.british-history.ac.uk/report.aspx?compid=68059
I love that case too, mate! The foliate decoration is just wonderful!
Awesome timepiece. Thanks for sharing.
Dave
I'm very impressed & envious.
Ken, first... AWESOME timepiece. This is one of the best looking examples I ever seen, The casing has such a slender color form, I LOVE it. Thanks for sharing,
BTW, when do you leave the house, lol. Just kidding
http://cf.collectorsweekly.com/stories/w1YCPP1Sa0SZQbADstf6QA.jpg
what a lovely peace of art....and workmanship
Just stunning....
Beautiful! Stunning!
The hand work on these old guys always amazes me! Love that balance cock...
Im very very impressed by this stunner:)!
Beautiful time piece! Love it!
simply spectacular,..i love how when you look at the movement it looks like a tiny model of some kind of egyptian temple,..,.just amazing that it was keeping time before the american revolution,..
Beautiful object. You'd be looking a long time before you found another!
Time machines they are with History in your hands.......
I came back to show a few friends that have never looked into watches. Plus I get to enjoy them again. They are all WOWW!
I just had to check out your pocket watches! Whoa, when I saw this particular watch, I fell in love.. it is gorgeous! My area of collecting is clocks and I wish I knew more about pocket watches, but I do know what I like! Your pocket watches are amazing~
Ken, I wish you send me this one, okay maybe one of the other fuse would surfice, but again love each and every one you have posted!!
I look forward to looking at all those handsome pocket watches! Take good care~
Oh....WOW! I've never seen anything like this before, but I LOVE IT!! That's awesome!
You have incredible antique pieces!!! WOW!
Thanks everyone for all the comments and loves!
Very impressive pocket watch.
Thanks buckethead!
I must say that is one of the best pocket watches I have ever seen, I have had a few fusee watches in my time but I don't have them long due to I have a buyer for this type of watch. I used to see them 25 yrs ago ocassionally as my dad bought and sold them, but now very very rarely only specialist auctions. The condition of that watch is stunning it has everything going for it and a good maker to match. My dad used to tell me though when he first started buying and selling watches in the mid 60s, he used to find one or two a month as then sellers did not know what they were. Stunning pocket watch!
Thanks lee!