I found a 1760 vintage pocket watch made by david rivers, who is listed as being a watchmaker in london, which had a similar sea shell motif engraved at the junction of foot and balance cock. With hand engraved initials on the back of the case by the winding hole. The short arbor used for setting up the fusee is normally not suitable for letting down the whole spring. Pocket watch jewels 18k kt gold antique key wind up. A verge fusee j shofield london pocket watch, silver overall 47 millimeter cased, pristine movement appears operational but in need of service. Pocket watches 3 piece lot of english fusee movement pocket watches in silver cases. Fusee pocket watch movement for sale in uk view 33 ads. To wind the clock up again, a key is fitted to the protruding squared off axle winding arbor of the fusee and the fusee is turned. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. The keyset movement with verge escapement is signed. Review of english pocket movement with fusee and verge escapement. If you have a keywind pocket watch and dont have the key to wind it, youll need to find out what size key you need. The watch comes with period watch keys and the watch runs the full length of the fusee chain.
Rolex marconi mens antique watch handwinding 14kgp 1940s freeshipping m. In uncategorized by mark lovick january 31, 20 leave a comment. For example, it is important that the oil applied to the escapement of a watch is of. The pull of the fusee unwinds the chain off the barrel and back onto the fusee, turning the barrel and winding the mainspring. This watch and clockmaker was working at 49 st john street, west smithfield. Fusee chain making the art of making fusee chains probably dates back to 1660 in london and is generally credited to gruet of geneva for their use in clocks and watches. I have a silver improved patent english lever fusee pocket watch with winding key.
Fusee watches wind anticlockwise but some people force the key clockwise stripping the ratchet teeth. Verge fusee for sale in uk 36 secondhand verge fusees. The case is white gold filled with art deco style presentation engraving on the dust cover, plus owners initials on the back. Secondly, the lever is not squared onto the fusee arbor but has a circular hole at its end simplistic. L epine paris 4 jeweled hand engraved silver pocket watch. Also, i found a fusee made by marwick markham, also listed as a london watchmaker, that does make use of a ruby endstone, mounted on a steel coquerette. The practical lubrication of clocks and watches version 2007. Ever have a hard time winding and setting a pocket watch.
You use the smaller rear gears for hill climbing because you have a better mechanical advantage, and the larger rear gears for running on flatter terrain. Because of this, you have to make sure that the watch you intend to buy is created out of quality materials. To determine what size key is required for winding or setting your vintage pocket watch, youll need to accurately measure the size of the winding andor setting square the squareshaped shaft that is either used to wind or set the watch. Fusee pocket watches from the 1700s, 1800s, and 1900s are available, though the older they are the more difficult they are to find. Fusee pocket watch winding up and setting the hands. Dont expect the balance to rotate the way a modern watch would these old pocket watches are quite slow in rotation. These operate just like standard quartz wrist watches. The makers name on the dust cover could refer to the continuing company after his death. Were sometimes asked us how to open antique fusee pocket watches, so here is a video to help everyone navigate their way through a case and locking mechanism seen in most fusee style pocket watches according to wikipedia, a fusee is a coneshaped pulley with a spiral groove around it, wound with a cord or chain which is attached to. I have a circa 1854 fusee pocket watch which i dismantled, cleaned and reassembled including the fusee as shown in this post.
Pocket watches are typically either stemwound or keywound. On the outside of the front plate a ratchet wheel is fitted on to the square of the winding arbor and a sprung click provided to keep the ratchet wheel in place. Unfollow fusee pocket watch to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. W halfhide new cross road, but i didnt find nothing about this watchmaker and his history. Vintage and antique watch how to information by renaissance watch repair, provides a large amount of info on identifying, dating, evaluating vintage pocket watches specific makes or styles how to identify an original simon willard clock by ben e fulbright, adobe acrobat 23kb. Three small watchmakers drawer cabinets containing watch. An antique pocket watch must be wound every one to two days. Firstly, dont forget that this is a fusee so it is anticlockwise wind ergo, the visible click does operate in the correct direction to wind. The escapement is a fascinating and important horological invention. The fusee verge escapement watch is clean and runs well. Each key is a different size and is sizestamped for clarification. Push the crown all the way back in to start the movement and begin normal time keeping.
I did this and then decided i would like to photo the processes, then managed to break a lever pivot. Get the best deals on century pocket watch when you shop the. With this set of pocket watch keys, youll be able to wind and set any difficult pocket watch with ease. Hook ends are sometimes referred to as tongue ends. Clowes liverpool verge fusee pocket watch men 1815. Verge fusee pocket watch no reserve price men 1844.
How to wind an antique pocket watch our everyday life. It has the name jacob israel stamped answered by a verified antique expert we use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. With movement out you can then progress to many repair avenues. Brass pocket watch keys set 14 pcs vintage antique winding. The movement is protected by an inner fitted cover. The size stamped on the key refers to the size of the internal square in the key across the flats meaning if you have a clock with a 4. The external ratchet only needs to be let down about 23 turns when the clock is fully unwound. To set the time, pull the crown all the way out or second detent and wind clockwise. Antique watch for sale collectible pocketwatch shop. A pocket watch or pocketwatch is a watch that is made to be carried in a pocket, as opposed to a wristwatch, which is strapped to the wrist they were the most common type of watch from their development in the 16th century until wristwatches became popular after world war i during which a transitional design, trench watches, were used by the military. As the watch runs and the fusee turns, the chain is drawn off the fusee onto the barrel. Care is needed when assembling the full plate as juggling a number of pinions into place is a delicate job. When you wind a watch, what you are really doing is winding up the mainspring, which sits inside the mainspring barrel a little metal can that keeps the mainspring from exploding like a tangledup slinky.
Fusee clocks are best let down when the clock has run down of its own accord, as the main ratchet is inaccessible. If you have a keywind watch and you dont have a winding key for it, or if youve lost the winding key for your antique pocket watch, there are replacement keys available. A brief history of escapement development hodinkee. Therere two things which interested me in this watch. Its a pocket watch in silver case of well known english watchmaker markwick markham.
One or more of its 200 parts may be broken, rusted, miscalibrated, unoriginal, previously improperly serviced, under lubricated or just plain tired. The watch comes from the city of birmingham and was manufactured in the year 1815 date letter. One of the commonest repairs to an old english fusee watch is the winding ratchet. How to open a fusee pocket watch keepthetime watch blog. To set the date if this is a feature on the watch, pull the crown out to the first detent and turn anticlockwise. Mechanical keywinding antique pocket watches with fusee. I have a silver improved patent english lever fusee pocket. All of the springs energy is released immediately without control. Walsh, london, 18k, fusee pocket chronometer jones and. The lovely vintage fusee pocket watch came in for a service and repair as it had stopped completely. Difficult to find hole end mainsprings for music movement repair.
Victorian english fusee pocket watch circa 1870 swiss made key winding chain driven fusee cone movement nickel case and albert chain madcarewcollectibles 5 out of 5. In watches with fusees the outside of the barrel is smooth and one end of the fusee chain is hooked onto it. Walsh, london, 18k, fusee pocket chronometer jones. Apr 21, 20 firstly, dont forget that this is a fusee so it is anticlockwise wind ergo, the visible click does operate in the correct direction to wind. Review of english pocket movement with fusee and verge. The ratchet wheel and click allow the arbor to turn in a clockwise chapter 1 th e mo v ement 7. When buying fusee pocket watches, online stores such as ebay and amazon are wonderful places to shop. Rolex marconi mens antique watch hand winding 14kgp 1940s freeshipping m. A mechanical watch is unlike a quartz watch, which is battery powered, or a form of automatic watch, such as an ecodrive or kinetic watch, which are powered automatically from natural movement or sunlight. A fusee pocket watch is considered to be a valuable collection. Get the best deals on antique pocket watches with fusee when you shop the largest online selection at. Antique pocket watch services antique swiss and american mechanical watch repair specialists since 1987 there are over 100 reasons why your swiss or american pocketwatch wont run. Get the best deals on mechanical handwinding antique pocket watches with fusee when you shop the largest online selection at.
Winding and setting instructions for a key wind english. Jn bte baillon 18kt gold antique fusee pocket watch 18th. Although there are numerous reasons a clock may not be performing well. Complete, watch repair and watch restoration services for antique, american, and european watches. How to take out pocket watch movement from its case. Following is a compilation of some common ailments encountered in clock repair. A fusee verge escapement pocket watch from 1844, london. Three small watchmakers drawer cabinets containing watch parts. The white enamel dial still looks very good, with a single chip in the bottom. Watches and watch movements from private collections this site is dedicated to the history of portable watches, essentially covering the 16th until the end of the 19th century. A quick inspection showed the chain to be in good condition but the watch was in need of a good clean and lubrication. Instructions on how to set and wind up an english fusee chain drive pocket watch. J verge fusee pocket watch 100% brand new shipping discounts are offered for more than one item you bought we ship worldwide shipment normally takes 1528 business days to arrive. Buy verge mechanical keywinding pocket watches with fusee and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay.
The choice of lubricant to apply to any part of a watch will depend upon its duty. The watch with fusee chain on tight to barrel and fusee cone and a good free swinging balance and the watch runs the full length of the fusee chain, keeping good verge time. Carignan watch company has thousands of watch movements and parts in stock and will custom manufacture obsolete and unobtainable parts. Mainsprings for every type of clock, arbors, and barrels. An antique pocket watch is a mechanical winding watch, which means it runs once its springs are wound. Antiques atlas english antique and vintage pocket watches. To wind the mainspring the arbor is turned so that the spring is wound around the arbor.
Both cases are in very good condition, minimal dents or deep scratches. Verge fusee engraved and decorated pocket watch men. Gorgeous multicolored gold dial, diamond end stone, large jewels for viewing, hacking. This hamilton pocket watch is 12 size case diamter 46 mm.
You can see examples of pocket watches and single movements of the respective time periods. Aug 19, 2014 l epine paris 4 jeweled hand engraved silver pocket watch 1850 the watch is marked l epine paris however the movement is a typical mid 19th century swiss bar. L epine paris 4 jeweled hand engraved silver pocket watch 1850 the watch is marked l epine paris however the movement is a typical mid 19th century swiss bar. The watch comes with a winding key for hands set and winding. Teeth on the bottom of the fusee drive the centre wheel. Get the best deals on mechanical keywinding antique pocket watches with fusee when you shop the largest online selection at. The watch has a key winding fusee movement which is ticking away and the time keeping is good to around 2 3 minutes over 24 hours the watch comes with an antique winding key. Fusee english lever pocket watch reassembly part 1. Good afternoon, i bought this pocket watch for my collection of pocket watches, but i cant find anything about the maker and was wondering if someone can give me opinion about the originality.
The watch has a fusee movement chain driven which is ticking away and the time keeping is good to within around two to three minutes over 24 hours. If you enjoy antique watches as a hobby, repair your collection or start a watch repair business, this dvd course is for you. Hi, after you install and have the chain properly wrapped around the fusee and the movement is back in the case the watch must be wound by the key, slide the key over the winding arbor and turn it but only turn the key until you feel good tension the square key shafts on the back side of the watch, either directly on the movement, or accessable through holes in the dust cover. While its function can seem complex, it can be better understood through a simple experiment. Antique pocket watch repair beginner course youtube. Beautiful engraved and decorated very old pocket watch from xvii century case.
Stunning 18k gold turkish enamel fusee verge pcase pocket etsy. The watch measures 50mm diameter excluding the stem and the loop. Jul, 2018 winding these gigantic mainsprings would be extremely laborious if this watch were equipped with an ordinary winding crown, so a. Triple case turtleshell copper rivet pattern with no flaws. Fusees were used from the 15th century to the early 20th century to improve timekeeping by equalizing the uneven pull of the. The inner case seems to have the same serial as the key set. This will allow you to enjoy your fusee pocket watche collection for the longest time. Verge mechanical keywinding pocket watches with fusee. Most watches and movements shown are either of english, french or swiss. A beautifully large and heavy silver fusee verge escapement pocket watch. Pocket watch keys set 14 pcs vintage antique winding sizes 00. Walsh, london, 18k, fusee pocket chronometer for auction.