Early 19th century silver fusee 'Patent' lever pocket watch,...

Hammer

£110

Early 19th century silver fusee 'Patent' lever pocket watch, Chester 1820, the movement signed Iohn Johnson, Liverpool, no. 1820, with Massey III escapement, engraved balance cock inscribed 'Patent', diamond endstone, steel three arm balance, Bosley type regulator and stop/work lever at the seven position, dust cover, the dial with Roman numerals, minute track and subsidiary seconds, gilt hands, within an engine turned case with applied gold hinges, case maker 'I.W', 53mm

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Movement - currently functioning.
Dial - faint hairlines present.
Glass - light surface marks and a mild scuff mark to the centre.
Hands - good.
Case - rubbing to the engine turning, some mild small bruise marks.
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