R. Hess Liverpool Multicolor Dial Gold Fusee, circa 1840's. ...

Description

R. Hess Liverpool Multicolor Dial Gold Fusee, circa 1840's
Case: massive 18k gold, engine turned back, deeply carved flowers and scrolls on the sides and rim, 54 mm
Dial: gold with multicolor foliage at center and on the perimeter, sub seconds, raised Roman numerals, blue steel fleur-de-lis hands
Movement: No. 4653, gilt full plate, gold three arm balance with diamond end stone, ruby jewels in screw down settings, side Massey style lever, fusee and chain
Signed: movement signed R. Hess Liverpool


Condition Report*:

Type: R. Hess Liverpool Multicolor Dial Gold Fusee
Dial: gold, multicolor center and edges, Roman numerals
Hands; blue steel fleur-de-lis
Metal: 18k gold
Gram Weight: 130.5
Case Info: massive, scroll edges, engine turned back
Case Width: 54 mm
Crystal: glass
Watch Movement: full jeweled gilt full plate, side lever, gold balance wheel, diamond end stone, large ruby jewels in screw down settings, # 4653
Circa: 1840's
Condition: case is good, dial is very very good, movement is good


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