Silver Rack Lever Pocket Watch, 1819

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The “Silver Rack Lever Pocket Watch - 1819” is a remarkable testament to the craftsmanship and elegance of early 19th Century England, encapsulating the essence of historical timekeeping in a refined and sophisticated manner. This antique timepiece, with its open face silver case, boasts a substantial diameter of 54mm and a depth of 13mm, making it a striking accessory for any connoisseur of horological history. At its heart lies a full plate gilt keywind fusee movement, complemented by a gilt dust cover and Harrison’s maintaining power, ensuring precision and reliability. The plain gilt cock, inscribed with “Patent Lever” and adorned with a diamond endstone, exemplifies the meticulous attention to detail characteristic of the era. The watch’s blue steel Bosley regulator, plain three-arm steel balance, and blue steel spiral hairspring work in harmony with the rack lever escapement, where the lever pivots in adjustable slides, to deliver accurate timekeeping. The white enamel dial, featuring Roman numerals, a blue steel seconds hand, and gold hands, along with a subsidiary seconds display, adds a touch of timeless elegance. Encased in a plain silver case with a ribbed middle and marked by the maker’s mark ”I.W” in an oval, this watch is hallmarked as having been crafted in Chester in 1819, making it a cherished piece of history and a symbol of enduring quality and style. Here is a description of an antique timepiece from early 19th Century England. It is an open face silver case pocket watch with a diameter of 54mm and a depth of 13mm. The watch features a full plate gilt keywind fusee movement with a gilt dust cover, as well as Harrison’s maintaining power. The plain gilt cock is inscribed with “Patent Lever” and has a diamond endstone. The watch has a blue steel Bosley regulator, a plain three-arm steel balance with a blue steel spiral hairspring, and a rack lever escapement where the lever pivots in adjustable slides. The white enamel dial showcases Roman numerals, a blue steel seconds hand, and gold hands, with a subsidiary seconds display. The plain silver case has a ribbed middle and is marked by the maker’s mark “I.W” in an oval. This watch is hallmarked as having been made in Chester in 1819. Hallmarked Chester 1819 Diameter 54 mm Depth 13 mm