William Pridgin verge fusee pocket watch, late 18th century. Documented watchmaker William Pridgin apprenticed to William Thornton in 1756 and became a Freeman in 1778. Paired brass case (gold gilded), studded leather outer case, measures 48mm wide; weighs 80.4 grams. Serial # 788. Watch winds up and is running. Thick, high dome glass "bullseye" crystal still in good shape.
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21 окт 2024
