Beautiful Antique English Verge Fusee antique verge fusee pocket watch. 18K gold. England, 1874

Gorgeous antique English lever-fusee pocket watch with 18K gold casing and made in 1874. This item remains in fine condition and shows an excellent working order. The movement is entirely original from the time and the watch keeps the time greatly. The watch comes with a key to wind it up and set the time, though it is not antique. One of the movements component parts seem to have been repaired; though this detail could interfere in the movement great look, it is such a hign-quality reparation that enables the watch to work almost like new. The front cap bears a gorgeous decoration full of floral motifs that cover the whole surface. It is a hand-engraved decoration with such accuracy and delicacy that suggest it was performed by a real artist. We can see intertwined ribbons and groups of flowers that frame the central shield; this part contains two beautifully engraved initials. Inside the cap bears several hallmarks. This piece protects and hides the dial, also made of gold and with black Roman hours. It mounts spade and whip paved metal hands. The numerals look slightly worn but they remain perfectly legible. In the center, a subtle floral motif provides the design with an attractive touch. The watchs Crown bears another hallmarks that marks the quality of the watchs gold case. The rear cap bears hand-engraved decoration and inner hallmarks too, while the dustcap shows a small engraved floral motif framing the hole which makes it possible to wind the movement up. As for the movement itself, it shows off a fine hand-engraved decoration and bears the serial number 94162. This gorgeous antique English lever-fusee pocket watch with 18K gold casing is a real collectors item which boasts a very special beauty. Measurements: Width: 51 mm.