#423 • Thomas Blakeley, verge fusee, "Keep Me Clean and Use me Well"

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

High bid $325.00

Status: Available

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

EPW - Thomas Blakeway, Broseley, verge fusee, 56mm, case bearing Birmingham hallmarks for 1829, casemaker's incuse "J H" marking, name engraved to rear of inner case, enamel dial chapter surrounding foliate engraved gilt center, gilt perimeter surround to dial is marked "Keep Me Clean and Use Me Well - And I to You the Truth Will Tell," KWKS (a key is included with this lot as pictured), verge escapement, gilt mvt with pierced and foliate scrolled balance cock with grotesque mask at neck, s#322. An attractive piece highlighted by its charming "Keep Me Clean and Use Me Well - And I to You the Truth Will Tell" exhortation. CONDITION: Mvt: Running, excellent cosmetic mvt condition overall, plates with some spotting and areas of mild haze; enamel dial with small flake at inner edge above 7, small curved perimeter hl near 10; fine hands with areas of oxide and finish loss; outer case shows light wear, a moderate patina, scattered dents and dings, button latch good; inner case shows light wear, some circumferential indentation around perimeter, some additional dings elsewhere; bow pivots freely; domed glass bull's-eye crystal with scattered scratches. Estimate: $300 - $600 JH-79895