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Index No. M5306 English Centre Seconds Verge Movement
A rare 18th Century English full plate gilt centre seconds verge movement. Geometrically pierced and engraved cock, diamond endstone, silver regulator disc. Fusee and chain. Plain three arm steel balance, blue steel spiral hairspring, lateral steel stop lever acting on the escape wheel. Fine white enamel dial with sweep centre seconds, Roman and Arabic numerals.
SignedNathl Jefferys Piccadilly
ConditionCirca 1770
Excellent, working. Small chip at the edge of the dial. Lacking hollow seconds pinion and hands.
Diameter 43.5 mm
18th Century English centre seconds watch are uncommon, requiring a high standard of workmanship. Almost all are cylinders and it is rare to find one with a verge escapement.
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