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<p>[QUOTE="Gus Tuason, post: 9217076, member: 10012"]Yes it is a "fusee" pocket watch. It is key wound and key set (nut holding the hour & minute hands). Was driven by a fine chain (which is oft times broken and missing). This one has a box hinge which is very desirable. It looks all original, although originally it may have had an outer case (?). The case is probably silver which was common. Popular in the 1700's and into the early 1800's. Hand made, so each was a piece of art and unique. Many time the ornate, grill like back plate was constructed of gold. This one looks in great condition and if I owned it I would definitely have it repaired by a "qualified jeweler".[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Gus Tuason, post: 9217076, member: 10012"]Yes it is a "fusee" pocket watch. It is key wound and key set (nut holding the hour & minute hands). Was driven by a fine chain (which is oft times broken and missing). This one has a box hinge which is very desirable. It looks all original, although originally it may have had an outer case (?). The case is probably silver which was common. Popular in the 1700's and into the early 1800's. Hand made, so each was a piece of art and unique. Many time the ornate, grill like back plate was constructed of gold. This one looks in great condition and if I owned it I would definitely have it repaired by a "qualified jeweler".[/QUOTE]
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