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Watches

Unlike the clocks, only a few of the watches have a local connection. It is a collection representing a range of techniques and styles from the 18th, 19th and 2th centuries.

Swiss movement in & gunmetal & (steel) case with gold mountsSwiss movement in &gunmetal& (steel) case with gold mounts
Sewell, Liverpool

Massey type 3 lever watch in silver pair cases.Massey type 3 lever watch in silver pair cases.
Robert Roskell, Liverpool

 Verge watch movement. c.1810 An unusually thin verge movement with superbly engraved balance cock and Tompion regulator. 25e:
Jno. Gilander, London.

1/2 plate lever fusee watch. An unusual small movement with Massey type 3 lever escapement and flip-up dust cover. 1/2 plate lever fusee watch. An unusual small movement with Massey type 3 lever escapement and flip-up dust cover.
J. Tinsley c.1820

 Sedan clock movement c. 1800 Sedan clocks were small portable clocks that could be hung in a coach or sedan chair. Verge movement.
Thompson, London

Fusee Lever watch movement c. 1810 Grant was one of the finest watchmakers of his day, and experimented with many different escapements. This is an early example of a table roller escapement, which became standard in English watches through the 19th century. Fusee Lever watch movement c. 1810 Grant was one of the finest watchmakers of his day, and experimented with many different escapements. This is an early example of a table roller escapement, which became standard in English watches through the 19th century.
John Grant, London
Rack Lever Watch movement c. 1810 The rack lever was popular at the beginning of the 19th century, but it was superceded by the detached lever escapement with Massey's patents from 1814. The engraving on the balance cock is particularly fine. 25e
Anon. Liverpool		 Fusee Lever watch movement c.1820 fully jewelled movement with &Liverpool windows& (see 25g). This watch also has a stop lever and a compensated balance. 25j
M.I. Tobias, Liverpool		 Rack Lever Watch movement c.1820 The rack lever was popular at the beginning of the 19th century, but it was superceded by the detached lever escapement with Massey's patents from 1814. Note the ho-ho bird on the balance cock. 25d
Anon. Liverpool		 3/4 plate fusee lever watch movement c.1850 This little gem is a masterpiece of steel polishing. The bright steel and blued screws still gleam after more than 150 years. 25p
Hamilton & Co., London		 Verge fusee watch movement c.1780 Superb engraving on this fine movement which was recently discovered in pieces at the bottom of a box of junk. 25r
John Brockbank, London
Fusee Lever watch movement c.1830 A beautiful example of the art of the jeweller and engraver. These large jewels are sometimes called &Liverpool windows&. Even the fusee pivots are jewelled. 25g
Benjamin Chadwick, Liverpool		 19th century full plate fusee watch movement.
W.G. Rice, Diss		 Rack Lever Watch movement 1814 The rack lever was popular at the beginning of the 19th century, but it was superceded by the detached lever escapement with Massey's patents from 1814. Unusually, this movement is dated. 25f
Jno. Gray		 Full plate fusee cylinder watch movement 1826. English watches with cylinder movements are uncommon. Unusually this movement is dated. 25m
Ann Runchman		 Lever watch movement c. 1820 McCabe was a very fine watchmaker. He died in 1811, but his sons carried on the business. This is a transitional style with a lever escapement, but a round balance cock like a verge watch. 25n
Jas. McCabe, Royal Exchange, London
3/4 plate lever chronograph c.1860 The second hand moves in whole second jumps, achieved by a completely separate seconds train with its own mainspring. Jewels were expensive in the 19th century, and this watch uses 31 of them! 25k
J. R. Losada, London		 3/4 plate lever chronograph c.1860 The second hand moves in whole second jumps, achieved by a completely separate seconds train with its own mainspring. Jewels were expensive in the 19th century, and this watch uses 31 of them! 25k
J. R. Losada, London

A men's wristwatch circa 1907 (dated from the movement number) in Swiss 18 carat gold case,marked &18K EFCo Longines&. 15 jewel movement. Push piece setting. Note that the winder is at 12 o'clock. It is possible that it is a conversion from a ladie's fob watch A men's wristwatch circa 1907 (dated from the movement number) in Swiss 18 carat gold case,marked &18K EFCo Longines&. 15 jewel movement. Push piece setting. Note that the winder is at 12 o'clock. It is possible that it is a conversion from a ladie's fob watch
Early Longines wristwatch

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Quarter repeating pocket watch movement. Repeating watches were always expensive and uncommon, and this 18th century watch is a particularly rare example. The verge watch movement has solid silver engraved balance cock and a diamond endstone. Pressing a lever causes it to strike the hour and quarters. The dial carries the name John Ra˙ner. Quarter repeating pocket watch movement. Repeating watches were always expensive and uncommon, and this 18th century watch is a particularly rare example. The verge watch movement has solid silver engraved balance cock and a diamond endstone. Pressing a lever causes it to strike the hour and quarters.
Jeremiah Hartley, Norwich. c1760

21-jewel model 156 movement c. 1895 Finger bridge style novement with gold micrometer regulator, gold jewel settings and gold train wheels in 18 carat gold half-hunter case made by Keystone Watch Case Co. This is a rare movement - only a few thousand were made.21-jewel model 156 movement c. 1895 Finger bridge style novement with gold micrometer regulator, gold jewel settings and gold train wheels in 18 carat gold half-hunter case made by Keystone Watch Case Co. This is a rare movement - only a few thousand were made.21-jewel model 156 movement c. 1895 Finger bridge style novement with gold micrometer regulator, gold jewel settings and gold train wheels in 18 carat gold half-hunter case made by Keystone Watch Case Co. This is a rare movement - only a few thousand were made.
Gold Elgin half-hunter pocket watch

 

Verge watch c.1760 with superb pierced and engraved balance cock. Tompion regulatorVerge watch c.1760 with superb pierced and engraved balance cock. Tompion regulator
Ogden, Halifax

 

Verge Pocket Watch c.1780 Small fusee verge pocket watch no. 3463 with front wind in gilt metal engraved single case. 63 Verge Pocket Watch c.1780 Small fusee verge pocket watch no. 3463 with front wind in gilt metal engraved single case. 63 Verge Pocket Watch c.1780 Small fusee verge pocket watch no. 3463 with front wind in gilt metal engraved single case. 63
Nathaniel Hedge, Colchester

This watch was brought in by a member of the public for appraisal - it was not displayed in the exhibition. The main dial shows the phases iof the moon. In the back is a calendar dial. Housed in a Swiss gunmetal (Black steel) case with gold mountings.This watch was brought in by a member of the public for appraisal - it was not displayed in the exhibition. The main dial shows the phases iof the moon. In the back is a calendar dial. Housed in a Swiss gunmetal (Black steel) case with gold mountings.This watch was brought in by a member of the public for appraisal - it was not displayed in the exhibition. The main dial shows the phases iof the moon. In the back is a calendar dial. Housed in a Swiss gunmetal (Black steel) case with gold mountings.This watch was brought in by a member of the public for appraisal - it was not displayed in the exhibition. The main dial shows the phases iof the moon. In the back is a calendar dial. Housed in a Swiss gunmetal (Black steel) case with gold mountings.This watch was brought in by a member of the public for appraisal - it was not displayed in the exhibition. The main dial shows the phases iof the moon. In the back is a calendar dial. Housed in a Swiss gunmetal (Black steel) case with gold mountings.
Swiss pocket watch with complications

This watch was brought in by a member of the public for appraisal. It was not displayed in the exhibition. Lever watch in a silver case.This watch was brought in by a member of the public for appraisal. It was not displayed in the exhibition. Lever watch in a silver case.
Schulen & Boby, Ipswich

 

This fine Swiss watch was brought in by a member of the public for appraisal. It was not displayed in the exhibition. Quarter repeating, with dials for date, day, month and moonphase. 18 ct gold caseThis fine Swiss watch was brought in by a member of the public for appraisal. It was not displayed in the exhibition. Quarter repeating, with dials for date, day, month and moonphase. 18 ct gold caseThis fine Swiss watch was brought in by a member of the public for appraisal. It was not displayed in the exhibition. Quarter repeating, with dials for date, day, month and moonphase. 18 ct gold case
Gold grand complication pocket watch


19th and 20th Century wrist, pocket and military watches