Antique Fusee Pocket Watch Movement - W. Andrews Londonderry - 39.5mm - Spares/Repair

Description:
An antique fusee pocket watch movement signed Wm Andrews & Co, Londonderry, offered for spares or repair. This is an attractive gilt fusee movement with engraved balance cock and traditional verge fusee construction typical of early to mid-19th century pocket watches.

The movement winds and the fusee chain appears intact, with the balance moving freely, however the movement does not currently run and the exact fault is unknown. The enamel dial is signed Wm Andrews & Co, Londonderry, and features Roman numerals with subsidiary seconds. There is visible damage and wear to the subsidiary seconds dial along with general age-related marks.

Signed Irish and provincial fusee movements such as this are increasingly sought after by collectors and restorers, particularly named examples from smaller retailers such as Londonderry.

Maker History:
William Andrews & Co of Londonderry were a provincial Irish retailer and watch seller operating during the 19th century. Like many provincial retailers, movements were typically supplied by English or Swiss makers and then signed for the retailer.

Named Irish fusee pocket watches are less common than English equivalents and are popular with collectors, particularly when signed to identifiable towns such as Londonderry.

Key Details:
• Fusee pocket watch movement
• Signed Wm Andrews & Co
• Londonderry
• Movement No. 47063
• Gilt movement
• Engraved balance cock
• Chain driven fusee
• Balance appears OK
• Winds and chain intact
• Does not currently run
• Subsidiary seconds dial
• Likely early to mid 19th century

Dimensions:
• Movement Diameter: 39.5mm
• Dial Diameter: 41.3mm

Condition:
• Winds but does not run
• Balance appears to move freely
• Fusee chain intact
• Unknown mechanical fault
• Damage to subsidiary seconds dial
• General wear and marks to dial
• Movement complete
• General age-related wear throughout

Summary:
An attractive antique fusee pocket watch movement signed Wm Andrews & Co, Londonderry. A desirable named Irish example, offered for restoration, spares, or collectors of antique fusee movements.

Important Notes About Antique & Vintage Watches & Movements:
This item is being sold as a vintage or antique timepiece. We have described the condition as accurately as possible at the time of listing, however no guarantee can be given regarding accuracy, reliability, or future performance. The service history is unknown and a service or repair may be required before use, or for long term reliability.

Postage & Shipping:
As usual, this item will be packaged carefully and dispatched with tracking. International shipping is available upon request.