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Evans Shrewsbury 1763-1856 Sterling Pair Cases Fusee Demi Hunter Pocket Watch
About the Item
A hunter pocket watch made by Rich Evans Shrewsbury and Robert Causer.
Very fine half hunter pair cased pocket clock, made in Birmingham England by the silversmith Robert Causer and the clockmaker Evans Shrewsbury. The cases were made in 1856, in solid .925/.999 sterling silver with high polished finish. The movement is earlier, just made by Evans Shrewsbury probably at the end of the 18th century, circa 1763-1790. As a note this piece was made when Evans was not in partnership with Brown as a company (Ref: BL).
Movement: Fusee and chain movement, signed Evans Shrewsbury and numbered 783. Gilded verge movement with engraved and pierced balance cock, 44 mm with round pillars. In perfect working order and running well. Key set from front and wound from rear, winding counter clockwise
Dial: Original double track dial, round white porcelain with hourly applied black Romans numerals bordered by a minute track, 44.75 mm. Nice half hunter style hour and minute hands in gold with double pointer. The hands and crystal are original .
Key: Size 2 and measures of 47mm by 15mm. Made up in sterling silver with a detailed standing eagle facing to the left.
Inner case: Round, diameter of 49.5 mm. Birmingham hallmarks for 1856 and maker’s mark RC. Also stamped with the movement serial number 783. Excellent condition throughout. The high dome crystal is perfect. The hinge is fine and the case snaps shut nicely.
Outer case: Round, diameter of 58 mm. Matching hallmarks to the inner. Again in very good condition. The hinge and catch are fine and the case snaps shut nicely. This outer case contains 3 watch papers from the movement maker (Evans & Brown), dated 1867, 1869 and 1900, each one with the owner’s name and address on the back. The company partnership of Evans and Brown is listed at the Brian Loomes book as being in Shrewsbury between 1863 and 1922.
Weight: 157.55 Grams, (101.2 Dwt).
Overall Measures: 76.5 mm by 58 mm by 25.2 mm (3.01 x 2.28 x 1.0 Inches).
Hallmarks: The cases are stamped with British marks, the anchor mark for the city of Birmingham, the maker's mark RC inside an oval associated to Robert Causer (Registered in Birmingham in October 1853, as a casemaker), the matching serial numbers 783, the letter H for the production year 1856 and the numbers 3 over 5 with a lion.
Provenance: Mr. Louis Gonsall 1867 Birmingham England, Mr. Lewis Sytch Dorrington 1900 Birmingham England, an old collection assembled in the 1960 United states. Acquired from a clock's dealer in Baltimore Maryland in 2000. The collection of Dennis Moore Patterson New Jersey, By descent to the previous owner, Acquired in May 2023.
Collateral: It is accompanied by a presentation jewelry box, with three 19th century service records, the provenance records in cards and descriptive notes in card boards from the previous owner. Well documented with service records and informative records are included.
Condition: The overall condition of this pocket watch is excellent. Beside the little normal wear, there is no damage to the silver. All parts are secured and running well. This piece has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.
INVENTORY REF: P090923TAEK/4.670
- Creator:Evans Shrewsbury
- Case Material:
- Weight:157.55 g
- Case Shape:Round
- Movement:
- Case Dimensions:Height: 3.01 in (76.46 mm)Width: 1 in (25.4 mm)Diameter: 2.28 in (57.92 mm)
- Sold As:Set of 6
- Style:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1760-1856
- Condition:Repaired: Case polishing and movement cleaning. Wear consistent with age and use. The overall condition of this pocket watch is excellent. Beside the little normal wear, there is no damage to the silver. All parts are secured and running well. This piece has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.
- Seller Location:Miami, FL
- Reference Number:
Double cases demi hunter pocket watch
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