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We have seen a vast rise in the demand for Antique Pocket Watches here at LoveAntiques.com in recent months, which could be down to the popularity of recent period dramas such as Peaky Blinders and Downton Abbey or simply because they make for timeless gifts. Whatever the reason is for this surge in sales, we're sure you'll have your own reason for loving Antique Pocket Watches.
Our Dealer of The Month has a deep-rooted love for Antique Pocket Watches that stems from a rather endearing childhood memory. Leslie Licht, the founder of Euro Antique Watches, recalls a fond memory from his childhood where he was sat holding a beautiful Silver IWC Schaffhausen Pocket Watch belonging to his Grandfather, and became transfixed watching the second hand travel steadily around the face of the watch. He had a very close bond with his Grandfather, and when he sadly passed away years later, Leslie inherited this Pocket Watch, so of course, the watch serves as a memory of his dear Grandfather.
From then on, Leslie started collecting Pocket Watches and in 1985 this hobby became a business and he established Euro Antique Watches. He started trading at Antiques Fairs, meeting customers and making business contacts, which brought him much enjoyment and great satisfaction, especially when seeing the delight in his customers faces when they purchased one of his Pocket Watches.
With times changing and on-line services growing, Leslie made the decision in more recent years to solely trade online, selling mostly Antique Pocket Watches and the occasional clock or pocket watch fob and chain. He takes pleasure in listing new items on LoveAntiques.com and when asked what he enjoys most about the products he sells, he advised us that he mostly enjoys the high-quality technical movements, and is fascinated by the craftsmanship that goes in to these 'true pieces of art'
When it comes to customer service, Leslie says, "My motto is: The client is king! I always offer my best service, and as a result I have received a large amount of very positive feedback regarding both service and packaging over the years. Buying at Euro Antique Watches is guaranteed to be a great experience"
So whether you're looking for a gift or simply wanting to add to your own collection, make sure you take a look at the superb array of stock on offer from Euro Antique Watches.
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Silver English Hallmark 1855 - Duplex Escapement
REF: SlvrDuplexEsc / LA564574
£350
€399
$471
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Description
Silver English Hallmark 1855 - Duplex Escapement
An exclusive 1855 English Silver pocket watch, combining elegant simplicity with quality craftsmanship, featuring a duplex escapement movement and a restrained silver case typical of Victorian taste.
Dial: White enamel dial with Roman numerals, blued steel hands, and subsidiary seconds at six, clean and in working order. The dial is protected by an original bevelled glass.
Movement: Key wind Gilt ¾ full-plate movement signed William Gardner Manchester (see Brian Loomes dictionary page 291) and numbered 1040, with duplex escapement, blued screws, and finely regulated balance assembly, in a good working condition however we cannot guarantee accuracy due to the age of the piece.
Case: Engine-turned silver case with central cartouche, gold hinged cover, and plain polished bow and pendant. The inside of the case is Chester hallmark 1855.
English Hallmark Chester 1855 – Diameter: 51mm – Weight: 104g
History of Duplex: The duplex escapement originated in France around 1724 and is generally attributed to J.B. Dutertre, although Pierre Le Roy is also said to have reinvented or improved it around 1750. In 1782, Thomas Tyrer obtained a patent for it in London. The escapement became popular among English watchmakers from the late eighteenth century until the mid-nineteenth century, before being largely replaced by the detent and lever escapements. It also continued to appear in some machine-made American pocket watches.
Mechanically, the duplex escapement features an escape wheel with two sets of teeth positioned at right angles: one set for locking and the other for impulse. Impulse is delivered in one direction only to a pallet mounted on the balance staff. A slot in the roller on the lower part of the balance staff allows a pointed tooth of the escape wheel to pass and rotate to the next position, where it is locked. An upright tooth then provides impulse to the balance. Some continental versions are of the rest escapement type.
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declaration
Euro Antique Watches has clarified that the Silver English Hallmark 1855 - Duplex Escapement (LA564574) is genuinely of the period declared with the date/period of manufacture being 1855
condition
Very good
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1855
location
This Silver English Hallmark 1855 - Duplex Escapement is located in Greater London, United Kingdom
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