Antique Sun and Moon Silver Verge Fusee Pocket Watch / Chatelaine chain 1800s

  
Antique Sun and Moon Silver Verge Fusee. Antique British Pair Case Big Verge Fusee Pocket Watch.

Interesting and rare English verge fusee pocket watch with unusual hours indication - so-called Sun and Moon watch. The hours are indicated by a blue steel disc which rotates once every 24 hours. This is viewed through a semi-circular aperture and has engraved on one half the gold sun and on the other the silver moon. The border of the semi-circle marked for hours from six through twelve and back to six in Roman numerals.

As the sun disappears at the right of the aperture the moon appears at the left. The watch is quite big - diameter of inner case is 51mm, outer case measures 57mm, height is 70mm. Verge fusee movement is in good running condition. BY A LITTLE WINDING IT STARTS IMMEDIATELY! With nice Chatelaine chain & original key. The item "Antique Sun and Moon Silver Verge Fusee Pocket Watch / Chatelaine chain 1800s" is in sale since Friday, December 13, 2019. This item is in the category "Jewelry & Watches\Watches, Parts & Accessories\Pocket Watches\Antique". The seller is "pipacs1010" and is located in Wien.

This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Modified Item: No
• Escapement Type: Verge
• Material: Silver
• Movement: Mechanical (Key-winding)
• Year of Manufacture: Pre-1800
• Features: Fusee
• Closure: Pair Case
• Brand: MOLTON