William Burton, London - George III verge pair cased pocket ...

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£180

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William Burton, London - George III verge pair cased pocket watch, London 1763, the fusee movement signed Willm Burton, London, no. 180, with pierced engraved balance cock with serpent, steel three arm balance, silvered regulating disc and square baluster pillars, signed and numbered dust cover, enamel dial with Roman numerals and minute markers, beetle and poker hands, bullseye glass within a plain silver gilt inner case, case maker 'GH' and horn outer case with pin work decoration, 51mm

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Movement - intermittent when wound so would benefit with a service/attention.
Dial - scratches and chip repair at the three position.
Glass - surface scratches, bezel hinge broken.
Hands - surface marks.
Case - some play in the movement hinge, stem appears to be a replacement, solder visible, inner case gilding rubbed, bezel hinge broken, outer case possibly associated, generally appears in good condition, with some hairline cracks to the back at the three position, some surface scratches and mild wear, some wear to the button.
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Auction Date: 24th Feb 2026 at 11am

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