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Can anyone help with information about a Fusee pocket watch dating from (I think)the 1870’s. its in a silver swing out, coin edge case which has hallmarks showing that it was assayed in Chester, England in 1874 it has the letters JN stamped in the case which may be the mark of James Neale a Case maker of Ryley Street & Hill Street, Coventry. The cartouche is engraved with the initials A. M. It is 57mm across. The Fusee movement is unsigned but has the serial number 4367. The bullseye crystal is in near mint condition. The silver dial is edged in gold,has gold Roman Numerals and is engraved with a number of Masonic emblems.
I bought it on ebay from a US seller who said it had belonged to his great grandfather and had been lying unused for over 60 years, I have given it a gentle wind and it will run for a short period and then stop - I'm hoping a clean and service will put this right.
I would be very pleased if anyone could give me a bit more information about this watch
regards


gerald


masonic dial
 
Posts: 64 | Location: Devon, in the United Kingdom | Registered: June 19, 2008
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here's the movement


gerald


the movement
 
Posts: 64 | Location: Devon, in the United Kingdom | Registered: June 19, 2008
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another sot of the movement


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Posts: 64 | Location: Devon, in the United Kingdom | Registered: June 19, 2008
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here's another


gerald


 
Posts: 64 | Location: Devon, in the United Kingdom | Registered: June 19, 2008
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The makers mark?


gerald


 
Posts: 64 | Location: Devon, in the United Kingdom | Registered: June 19, 2008
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I know everything that matters about that watch,that being because I'm a mason,I wish it was mine LOL Wink
 
Posts: 1746 | Location: Aylmer, Ontario in Canada | Registered: December 15, 2009
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Yet another


gerald


 
Posts: 64 | Location: Devon, in the United Kingdom | Registered: June 19, 2008
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the last one


gerald


 
Posts: 64 | Location: Devon, in the United Kingdom | Registered: June 19, 2008
IHC Member 1335
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a lovely Masonic timepiece Gerald, nice find !!! congratulations!!!!
 
Posts: 1746 | Location: Aylmer, Ontario in Canada | Registered: December 15, 2009
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Hi Tom
Do you have any masonic watches? if so I would be most interested in seeing pictures of them. I'm a Mason too and have a small collection of masonic timepieces and fobs.
Wouldn't it be good if the IHC185 had a masonic section
regards


gerald
 
Posts: 64 | Location: Devon, in the United Kingdom | Registered: June 19, 2008
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Gerald

If possible could you try to up load the movement images again, I would be interested in seeing them.

Tom
 
Posts: 5107 | Location: New Mexico in the USA | Registered: January 27, 2007
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Hi Tom
Here's a few more pics of the movement


gerald


 
Posts: 64 | Location: Devon, in the United Kingdom | Registered: June 19, 2008
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and another


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Posts: 64 | Location: Devon, in the United Kingdom | Registered: June 19, 2008
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another


gerald


 
Posts: 64 | Location: Devon, in the United Kingdom | Registered: June 19, 2008
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a different angle


gerald


 
Posts: 64 | Location: Devon, in the United Kingdom | Registered: June 19, 2008
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viewed


gerald


 
Posts: 64 | Location: Devon, in the United Kingdom | Registered: June 19, 2008
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Gerald

I was always taught to be cautious but this really is a lovely watch - I do hope you wear it to the masonic do's so that you can show it off.

Clive
 
Posts: 264 | Location: Westbrook, United Kingdom | Registered: June 15, 2007
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