#244 • Edward Hemmen, verge fusee, 53mm

Part of 261119 - "Great Times Ahead" Watches, Jewelry & Coins - November 12 - November 19 (timed auction by Jones & Horan Auctions)

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Bidding closes Nov 19, 2026 3:01 PM EST

EPW - Edward Hemmen, London, mvt likely of Continental manufacture, verge fusee, 53mm, silver OF pair cases bearing London hallmarks for 1791, casemaker's "T G" in rectangular cameo, outer case containing papers for Dutch watchmaker Hendrik Jan Ruempol of Amsterdam and for American watchmakers Thomas Voigt of Philadelphia and Charles A. Droz of Philadelphia, rear of inner case with stripped engraving of initials and crown, signed enamel dial with arcaded minute chapter, KWKS (key not included with this lot), verge escapement, gilt mvt with pierced and foliate scrolled two-footed balance bridge, s#693. CONDITION: Mvt: NR, ticking in some positions but stopping when pendant-up, overhaul needed, fine-plus cosmetic mvt condition overall, some scattered scratches, fine scratches, and surface nicks, some ultra-fine scratch striations from past wiping; dial with small edge flake at 3:30, some scattered mild fine scratches; fine hands; outer case shows light wear, a mottled patina ranging moderate to dark, some scattered dents and dings around rear perimeter, button latch good though with some metal loss to button; inner case shows light wear, a moderate patina, some mild dings; bow pivots freely; good domed glass crystal. Estimate: $200 - $400 JH-80971