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A 19th Century English lever by McCabe in a gold open face case. Full plate gilt keywind fusee movement with fast beat train. Harrison's maintaining power. Engraved cock with diamond endstone, polished steel regulator with silver sector index. Plain three arm gold balance with deep rim, blue steel spiral hairspring. English table roller lever escapement.
Signed and numbered white enamel dial, Roman numerals, gilt hands. Purpose made 18 carat open face case hallmarked 1874, engine turned back with vacant shield shaped cartouche. Maker's mark "HB" and number corresponding to that on the movement.
Circa 1822
Diameter 48 mm
Signed Jas McCabe Royal Exchange London
Unusually for this period, the watch has a 19,800 train.
Stock number
A10303The BADA Standard
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