#167 • Thomas Wagstaffe, 22K gold verge fusee w/calendar, 49mm

Part of 261022 - "Fall Featured Auction" Horology, Jewelry & Coins - October 1 - 22 (timed auction by Jones & Horan Auctions)

High bid $4,100.00

Status: Available

Live bidding starts Oct 22, 2026 11:00 AM EDT

EPW - Thomas Wagstaffe, London, verge fusee with calendar, 49mm, heavy 22K gold OF pair cases, inner bearing London hallmarks for 1769 and incuse casemaker's "I . A" marking, outer bearing London hallmarks for 1783 and casemaker's incuse "I P" marking, rear with engraved initials, white enamel dial, KWKS (key not included with this lot), verge escapement, gilt mvt with pierced and foliate scrolled balance cock with large diamond endstone in blued steel setting, balance cock with phoenix at its neck, gilt locking dust-cap engraved "P. Pemberton to L. Lewis," s#6040. Gross weight of assembled watch 77.2 dwt (120.1 g). Materials tested via XRF analysis. CONDITION: Mvt: Started ticking when wound but setting not functional as arbor meets stiff resistance beyond capacity to turn with reasonable pressure, calendar function unknown, overhaul needed, fine-plus cosmetic mvt condition overall, scattered scratches and surface nicks; nearly flawless dial with few micro-fine scratches; excellent hands; outer case shows medium wear, scattered dings, reduced engraving detail, button latch good; inner case shows light wear, some scattered dings, mild circumferential indentation around perimeter, four-digit number scribed to upper-right of bezel; bow pivots freely; good domed glass crystal. Estimate: $6,800 - $7,800 JH-80734