1700s english underpainted horn pair cased verge fusee Start Price USD 880.00 Current Price USD 880.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price USD 980.00 Reserve Price - Start Time Wednesday, October 15, 2008 End Time Wednesday, October 22, 2008 Location wazsofuneboutpeacelove&understanding? See more about '1700s english underpainted horn pair cased verge fusee' Description alexander cummings underpainted horn pair cased verge fusee ~ about 49 mm diameter across the outer case ~ key set from the front / key wind from the rear (key cheerfully provided upon request) ~ in good running order though not checked for timekeeping ~ far from perfect with 2 pieces of the bezel off most of the shell is present with an urn centered on the case rear ~ button to open & close is silver & in god shape ~ a couple old watch repair papers tucked inside the case rear ~ nice clear high domed bull's eye glass crystal over an excellent original english enamel dial with great gold beetle & poker hands ~ the fire gilt verge fusee movement is numbered 747 & features a diamond endstone on the hand pierced & engraved balance cock ~ inside the inner case is gold washed & hall marked sterling silver for london 1787 ~ the maker was a famous watchmaker & inventor who was living off the queen's dole ~ overall a nice example for the enthusiast to enjoy! please ask questions and resolve issues before you place your bid. winner to pay postage and insurance. usps money orders are great ~ a check will hold this treasure in jersey till it clears my bank unless you have a positive feedback rating of 25 or more(congrats!) please note that i ship world widereserve? no reserve here! so if you like it you better place your bid now before it gets away! thanks for checking out my auction and if you are into watches please check out my other auctions & you might want to keep a half-an -eye on my upcoming listings as i am liquidating a long time watchmaker's estate-whilst i continue to span the globe for unique and exotic items to bring to your door! you are the reason ebay is a success! Good Luck! Questions? email edikted@earthlink.net The release of atomic power has changed everything except our way of thinking... the solution to this problem lies in the heart of mankind. If only I had known I would have become a watchmaker. -- Albert Einstein (1955) Place a Bid!