D. Nievelon, London - vergy fuse - 17861 - Earlier than 1850

Rare 18th Century Fusee Pair-Cased Pocket Watch – D. Nievelon London – Intricate Pierced Balance Cock – C. 1780s
​Auction Listing Description
​Maker: D. Nievelon, London
Period: 18th Century (Circa 1780s)
Escapement: Verge Escapement with Fusee and Chain mechanism
Case Type: Double Case / Pair Case construction
Case Markings: Stamped maker’s mark "D.B" and hand-penciled/engraved watchmaker service marks inside the case back.
Includes: Winding key attached with cord.
​Detailed Description
​An extraordinary and highly collectible late 18th-century English verge fusee pocket watch in a classic pair-case configuration, signed by D. Nievelon, London.
​Dial: Original white enamel dial featuring prominent Roman hour numerals, an outer minute track with Arabic 5-minute markings (5–60), and signed "D. Nievelon / LONDON" in script. Shows light, honest age-related hairline marks typical for 18th-century enamel dials.
​Movement: Magnificently hand-engraved gilt movement with chain fusee drive. Features a large, elaborately pierced and hand-carved balance cock with scrollwork motifs, silver regulator disc numbered 1–6, square baluster pillars, and signed "D. Nievelon" on the top plate.
​Case: Silver pair-case (inner and outer case construction). Inner case back retains the original keyhole aperture and is stamped with maker's mark "D.B" along with historic scratch-marks from past watchmaker services. High-domed Bullseye-style glass/crystal.
​Specifications & Dimensions
​Outer Case Diameter:54mm
​Total Weight:105
​Winding: Key-wound from the back / key-set from the dial centre. Comes complete with winding key.
​Working Order: in working conditions collector’s piece
​Shipping & Packaging
​Will be packaged with extreme care in a reinforced luxury watch box and shipped fully insured with end-to-end tracking via premium courier.