Stock No. : 0421

Richard Webb
Brecon, Wales, 1878
Silver pair cases
Verge movement

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MOVEMENT : The verge movement is signed and numbered (55835). It is in good, clean, original condition and is running well.

DIAL : The white enamel dial is about 42 mm in diameter. It has a some very minor surface scratches but is virtually perfect. No repairs. Double spade hour hand.

INNER CASE : Hallmarked for London, 1878, maker HWG? and with the movement serial number (55835). The hinge and catch are fine and the case snaps shut properly. The silver is in excellent condition with no repairs. The small half hunter crystal has a few scratches but no chips or cracks. A nice heavy case.

OUTER CASE : Matching hallmarks to the inner. The hinge and catch are fine and the case snaps shut nicely. There are a few very light bruises on the back but the silver is in generally very good condition.

Richard Webb is listed in Brecon between 1868 and 1899. This is excellent and unusually late example of a verge movement which had been superseded by the lever many years earlier.