UK fuseè by Hepting, 1875

The original invoice say it's a "Silver Dial Lever"

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with a complicate decoration of the dial

and a fine silver case in good conditions

careful finished movement

working well

Mario

Nice looking watch!

I don't know if you have this info., Loomes 21st Cen Ed. shows George Edward Steele. Chester-le-street (Co. Durham) 1847-84

Tom

Also in the 1881 census for District 8, Chester le Street Durham England;
Front Street George E. Steele 59 born about 1822 watchmaker employs 2 females & 2 male apprentices born in Chester Le Street.

he lived with his wife Sarah, daughter Isabella 20 assistant of watchmaker, daughter Sarah K. 19, daughter Annie J. 17 assistant of watchmaker, son George W. 16 watchmaker apprentice, daughter Emma M. 12 scholar.

If you would like emailed copies of any of the info I find just let me know.

Tom

One more, apparently Loomes dates are off, but I think that is often the case since more records are available now than then.

George is listed in the 1841 census of Houghton Le Spring Durham England as 20 & a watchmaker, he apparently was single at the time.

Tom