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Dated 1831 Sterling Fusee Double Cased Watch

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:400.00 USD Estimated At:800.00 - 1,200.00 USD
Dated 1831 Sterling Fusee Double Cased Watch
A fine Fusee sterling double cased pocket watch and matching fob, manufactured by H.Beurn watch and clock maker R.Y.E., possibly the city additional information on paper label reads tempus fugit, the case with three hallmarks including lion passant, a zero within a hallmark and a head of an animal unknown to us, additionally stamped IMH, the watch stamped IG with two hallmarks including lion passant the watch fob appears to have the same hallmarks in two or three locations, white porcelain dial with roman numerals the watch hands appear to be rose gold but not tested, the movement is marked Henry Bourn R.Y.E. serial number 46792, the movement appears to be fined tooled brass with beautiful filagree work, the watch measures 3.25" H including the post and ring, the outer case measures 2.5" D and the watch fob measures 21.5" L. Total weight of the watch and fob is 248 grams. Condition, physically the watch appears to be in excellent condition, the fob slightly tarnished mechanically the watch is not running for reasons unknown to us a fabulous and early piece Private collection Gregory, Michigan