{"product_id":"antique-fusee-pocket-watch-movement-w-andrews-londonderry-39-5mm-spares-repair","title":"Antique Fusee Pocket Watch Movement - W. Andrews Londonderry - 39.5mm - Spares\/Repair","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"73\" data-end=\"362\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"73\" data-end=\"89\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"89\" data-end=\"92\"\u003eAn antique fusee pocket watch movement signed Wm Andrews \u0026amp; 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"364\" data-end=\"739\"\u003eThe 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 \u0026amp; 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"741\" data-end=\"930\"\u003eSigned 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"932\" data-end=\"1202\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"932\" data-end=\"950\"\u003eMaker History:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"950\" data-end=\"953\"\u003eWilliam Andrews \u0026amp; 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1204\" data-end=\"1380\"\u003eNamed Irish fusee pocket watches are less common than English equivalents and are popular with collectors, particularly when signed to identifiable towns such as Londonderry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1382\" data-end=\"1707\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1382\" data-end=\"1398\"\u003eKey Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1398\" data-end=\"1401\"\u003e• Fusee pocket watch movement\u003cbr data-start=\"1430\" data-end=\"1433\"\u003e• Signed Wm Andrews \u0026amp; Co\u003cbr data-start=\"1457\" data-end=\"1460\"\u003e• Londonderry\u003cbr data-start=\"1473\" data-end=\"1476\"\u003e• Movement No. 47063\u003cbr data-start=\"1496\" data-end=\"1499\"\u003e• Gilt movement\u003cbr data-start=\"1514\" data-end=\"1517\"\u003e• Engraved balance cock\u003cbr data-start=\"1540\" data-end=\"1543\"\u003e• Chain driven fusee\u003cbr data-start=\"1563\" data-end=\"1566\"\u003e• Balance appears OK\u003cbr data-start=\"1586\" data-end=\"1589\"\u003e• Winds and chain intact\u003cbr data-start=\"1613\" data-end=\"1616\"\u003e• Does not currently run\u003cbr data-start=\"1640\" data-end=\"1643\"\u003e• Subsidiary seconds dial\u003cbr data-start=\"1668\" data-end=\"1671\"\u003e• Likely early to mid 19th century\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1709\" data-end=\"1782\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1709\" data-end=\"1724\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1724\" data-end=\"1727\"\u003e• Movement Diameter: 39.5mm\u003cbr data-start=\"1754\" data-end=\"1757\"\u003e• Dial Diameter: 41.3mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1784\" data-end=\"2049\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1784\" data-end=\"1798\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1798\" data-end=\"1801\"\u003e• Winds but does not run\u003cbr data-start=\"1825\" data-end=\"1828\"\u003e• Balance appears to move freely\u003cbr data-start=\"1860\" data-end=\"1863\"\u003e• Fusee chain intact\u003cbr data-start=\"1883\" data-end=\"1886\"\u003e• Unknown mechanical fault\u003cbr data-start=\"1912\" data-end=\"1915\"\u003e• Damage to subsidiary seconds dial\u003cbr data-start=\"1950\" data-end=\"1953\"\u003e• General wear and marks to dial\u003cbr data-start=\"1985\" data-end=\"1988\"\u003e• Movement complete\u003cbr data-start=\"2007\" data-end=\"2010\"\u003e• General age-related wear throughout\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2051\" data-end=\"2262\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2051\" data-end=\"2063\"\u003eSummary:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2063\" data-end=\"2066\"\u003eAn attractive antique fusee pocket watch movement signed Wm Andrews \u0026amp; Co, Londonderry. A desirable named Irish example, offered for restoration, spares, or collectors of antique fusee movements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2264\" data-end=\"2676\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2264\" data-end=\"2328\"\u003eImportant Notes About Antique \u0026amp; Vintage Watches \u0026amp; Movements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2328\" data-end=\"2331\"\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2678\" data-end=\"2832\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2678\" data-end=\"2701\"\u003ePostage \u0026amp; Shipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2701\" data-end=\"2704\"\u003eAs usual, this item will be packaged carefully and dispatched with tracking. International shipping is available upon request.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"William Andrews \u0026 Co","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53018283933963,"sku":"1768\/17","price":49.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/6560\/9995\/files\/56C2B50D-245E-41E7-B5AA-F4A1BA8E1B37_1_201_a.jpg?v=1775032639","url":"https:\/\/bowles.ltd\/products\/antique-fusee-pocket-watch-movement-w-andrews-londonderry-39-5mm-spares-repair","provider":"Bowles Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}