Rare Thomas Appleby Watch Verge Fusee Sterling Silver Case Painted Dial Antique

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Rare Thomas Appleby Watch Verge Fusee Sterling Silver Case Painted Dial Antique:
$2050.00

Rare 18-Size Sterling Verge Fusee Gent’s Hunters Case Pocket Watch with Painted Fancy Farmer Dial with Key
England; Thomas Appleby; Man’s; Serial #139; Circa: 1790
Complications: Early verge.
CASE: The case is a sterling silver 18-size 55mm plain swing-out hunter case.
DIAL: This white fancy farmers tools and the sun porcelain dial displays owners name for markers and has spade hands.
MOVT: This key-set #139 movement with verge fusee escapement is gilt with a full plate layout and is signed.
C 2 (Case is in Perfect Condition)
D 2(Dial is in Perfect Condition)
M 3 (Movement is in Very Good Condition)
R 9 (Rarity Grade on a scale of #1 being very common to #10 being extremely rare)
Experts Opinion: Thomas Smith was likely a gardener or farmer. The dial is painted with various farming tools. When a watch can determine the owners occupation it becomes a rare collectable! CAT163-31

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