English Keyless Fusee with up/down Dial, 1885

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Step back in time with the exquisite “English Keyless Fusee with up/down Dial – 1885,” a remarkable piece of horological craftsmanship from the late 19th century. This distinguished English lever pocket watch is a testament to the artistry and precision of its era, showcasing an ingenious power reserve and a reverse keyless fusee winding mechanism. Encased in a captivating gold open face, the watch’s movement features a spotted three-quarter plate keyless design, complemented by a reverse fusee and chain. To ensure impeccable timekeeping, it incorporates Harrison’s maintaining power, a plain cock with a polished steel regulator, and a compensation balance equipped with a blue steel overcoil hairspring and screwed-in jewelling. The watch’s escapement is a classic English table roller lever escapement, while its dial, crafted from white enamel, elegantly displays subsidiary seconds and Roman numerals, enhanced by striking blue steel hands. The watch is housed in a refined 18-carat open face case, adorned with an engraved dedication on the gold cuvette, and thoughtfully designed apertures for winding and setting. Bearing the maker’s mark “HG” over “NS” in a rectangle, this timepiece, hallmarked in London and dating back to 1885, measures 51 mm in diameter and remains in good condition, offering a unique glimpse into the sophistication and innovation of its time. This is a late 19th Century English lever pocket watch featuring power reserve and reverse keyless fusee winding. The watch is enclosed in a charming gold open face case. The movement of the watch is a spotted three quarter plate keyless mechanism, with a reverse fusee and chain. Additionally, it includes Harrison’s maintaining power to ensure accurate timekeeping. The watch has a plain cock with a polished steel regulator, a compensation balance with a blue steel overcoil hairspring, and screwed in jewelling. The escapement is an English table roller lever escapement. The dial is white enamel with subsidiary seconds and Roman numerals, and the hands are blue steel. The watch is housed in a plain 18 carat open face case with an engraved dedication on the gold cuvette, as well as apertures for winding and setting. The maker’s mark is “HG” over “NS” in a rectangle, with a corresponding number on the movement. Anonymous English Place of Origin: Hallmarked London Date of Manufacture: 1885 Diameter: 51 mm Condition: Good