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    Joseph Johnson "Quick Beat" Large Gold Lever Fusee, circa 1850. ...

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    • Timepieces:Pocket (pre 1900) , Joseph Johnson "Quick Beat" Large Gold Lever Fusee, circa 1850. ...
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    Joseph Johnson "Quick Beat" Large Gold Lever Fusee, circa 1850
    Case: 18k gold, 53 mm, plain back, front centered by a small flower/clover motif
    Dial: enamel, Roman numerals, gold spade hands, signed "Quick Beat" in red
    Movement: gilt full plate, fully jeweled to the fusee, gold three arm balance, diamond end stone, ornately engraved balance bridge
    Signed: Joseph Johnson Liverpool, gross weight is 117 grams

    Condition Report*: Type: Joseph Johnson "Quick Beat" Large Gold Lever Fusee
    Dial: enamel, Roman
    Hands; gold spades
    Metal: unmarked 18k gold
    Gram Weight: 117
    Case Info: hunters case, small flower design at center
    Case Width: 53 mm
    Crystal: glass
    Watch Movement: gilt full plate, fully jeweled to the fusee, gold three arm balance, diamond end stone, ornately engraved balance bridge
    Circa: 1850
    Condition: movement is good, dial good overall, one small hairline, case with small bruises and edge wear
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    Auction Info

    Auction Dates
    November, 2012
    18th Sunday
    Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 6
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