Antique D. Rivers Verge-Fusee Pocket Watch. Two Silver Cases. England, London, 1779

Antique D. Rivers Verge-Fusee Pocket Watch. Two Silver Cases. England, London, 1779

Antique David Rivers verge-fusee pocket watch with two silver cases, made in London, England in 1779 and in good condition. The outer case shows a fine hand-engraved decoration, with a romantic scene at the rear cap which depicts a couple with a dog in a rural background, by a classic-style building. The front cap is made of glass and has a silver frame with engraved flowers and scrolls. The well-preserved white porcelain dial has Fassonzeiger black hands and black Roman numerals. The inner case is made of silver too and has a small sliding door which hides the keyhole. The rear cap has some hallmarks which stand for the watch’s ancient age, quality and origin. The movement is protected by a brass lid with the name of the watchmaker David Rivers and the number 4940 engraved by hand. Under this lid, the beautiful movement has the same engraved inscription together with the city’s name, London.

This antique D. Rivers verge-fusee pocket watch with two silver cases is a real collector’s piece, but also a fully functional jewel.

Dimensions: Inner Case: 42 mm. Outer Case: 50 mm.