Antique Silver Fusee Pocket Watch – London 1873, Samuel Freeman – Working
A fine antique silver fusee pocket watch, hallmarked London 1873, with the case by noted silversmith Samuel Freeman. This key-wound watch features a clean white enamel dial with Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds dial.
The inside dust cover is engraved "Jas Gilmour", most likely the original owner. The movement is numbered 42949 and retains its gilt plates with a beautifully engraved balance cock.
This is a quality mid-Victorian timepiece housed in a well-crafted silver case with engine-turned back and vacant cartouche.
Maker History – Samuel Freeman
Samuel Freeman was a well-known 19th-century London silversmith, active from the 1830s–1870s, producing a wide range of silver cases and smaller silverware. His hallmark is often seen on fine English pocket watches, especially fusee-cased examples of this period.
Key Details:
Case Material: Solid silver, hallmarked London, 1873
Maker: Samuel Freeman (case maker)
Movement: English fusee, gilt plates, engraved balance cock
Serial Number: 42949
Winding: Key wound (no key included)
Case Diameter: 52.1 mm
Dial: White enamel with Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds
Engraving: Inside cover engraved “Jas Gilmour”
Condition: Excellent condition – very minor wear, no damage to the dial. Working order.
Condition:
Excellent condition overall
Very minor wear consistent with age
No damage to the face
Working order (service history unknown – as with all antique watches, a service is recommended for regular use)
Summary:
This is a fine example of a Victorian silver fusee pocket watch by Samuel Freeman, hallmarked London 1873. With its crisp dial, quality movement, and excellent condition, it represents a desirable piece for collectors of English pocket watches.
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