Silver Pair Cased Rack Lever Pocket Watch, 1810

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Step back in time with the exquisite craftsmanship of the early 19th Century as embodied in the SILVER PAIR CASED RACK LEVER POCKET WATCH – 1810. This remarkable timepiece, housed in elegant silver pair cases, is a testament to the precision and artistry of English watchmaking from the period. The watch boasts a full plate gilt keywind fusee movement, protected by a plain gilt dust cover, and features a beautifully chased and engraved cock with the word ”Patent” inscribed on its foot. The intricate mechanism includes a diamond endstone, a blue steel Bosley regulator, and a plain three-arm steel balance with a blue steel spiral hairspring. Its English rack lever escapement is equipped with adjustable slides to the lever pivots and a large thirty-tooth escape wheel, ensuring accuracy and reliability. The off-white enamel dial, adorned with Roman numerals and complemented by gilt hands, adds a touch of elegance to this historical piece. Encased in matching silver pair cases hallmarked Birmingham 1839, the watch is completed with a silver oval pendant and bow. Bearing the maker’s mark “VR” and signed by John Parr Liverpool, this pocket watch, dating back to circa 1810, offers a fascinating glimpse into the horological heritage of its era, with a substantial diameter of 58 mm that underscores its prominence and stature. Here is a description of an early 19th Century English rack lever pocket watch which is housed in silver pair cases. The watch features a full plate gilt keywind fusee movement with a plain gilt dust cover. The cock is chased and engraved with the word “Patent” inscribed on the foot, and there is a diamond endstone as well as a blue steel Bosley regulator. The plain three arm steel balance has a blue steel spiral hairspring, and the escapement is an English rack lever with adjustable slides to the lever pivots and a large thirty tooth escape wheel. The off white enamel dial has Roman numerals and is complemented by gilt hands. This antique watch is fitted in matching silver pair cases which are hallmarked Birmingham 1839 and have a silver oval pendant and bow. The maker’s mark on the watch is “VR”, and it is signed by John Parr Liverpool. This pocket watch dates back to circa 1810 and has a diameter of 58 mm. Signed John Parr Liverpool Circa 1810 Diameter 58 mm