What is a “Fusee”?
Early clocks were powered by heavy weights attached to long chains. Every day the weight was returned to the top of the clock, and throughout… Read More »What is a “Fusee”?
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A Monsieur Texier, Lieutenant de Vaisseau Chronometer Pocket Watch 1824
A Monsieur Texier, Lieutenant de Vaisseau Chronometer Pocket Watch 1824 Chronometer No. 4084, sold on 15 March 1824, for the sum of 1500 Francs. Silver… Read More »A Monsieur Texier, Lieutenant de Vaisseau Chronometer Pocket Watch 1824
A Rare French Silver Coach Watch with Hour Striking Signed: Elier Yver Angolesme Circa 1650
A Rare French Silver Coach Watch with Hour Striking Signed: Elier Yver Angolesme Circa 1650 THE CASE The silver case has a finely pierced and… Read More »A Rare French Silver Coach Watch with Hour Striking Signed: Elier Yver Angolesme Circa 1650