FREESPRUNG R. H. HALFORD & Sons SMALL HUNTER Pocket Watch Movement 32. 72mm
Item History & Price
Please study ALL the IMAGES carefully as they form an important part of the description.PLEASE ALSO NOTE THE SIZE 32.72mm diameter.
FREESPRUNG Unusually Small HUNTER Pocket Watch MovementWrist watch Size signed R.H.HALFORD & Sons
43, Fenchurch Street
London
Number 21222
Breguet OvercoilScrew set JewelsRuby endstoneRaised engraved mainspring barrel.White enamel dialI cannot see any imperfectionsLacking 2 hands & case.Superb compensation balance with sol...id gold screwsWorn top pivot to balance staff pivot , the bottom pivot of the balance staff is bent. NOT working for spares repairsWinding at 3Hand change at approx. 4also hand change on the arbor from the back
Quoting Britten`s 1884 edidition. FREESPRUNG[FREESPRING] :-
"A balance spring uncontrolled by curb pins. In marine chronometers, pocket chronometers and generally fine watches in which an overcoil spring is used, the spring and balance proportion to give exact time as nearly as possible, and curb pins dispensed with. Any future alteration in the rate, if such needed, has then to be made by an expert. "
ALL AS IMAGED IN ALL THE IMAGES32.72mm approx. extreme diameter.
Please study ALL the IMAGES carefully as they form an important part of the description.
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As with all vintage watches, no claims are made regarding accuracy of time keeping. Vintage watches may need servicing, even if they are in good running condition, and unless otherwise stated they may well need to be cleaned, timed, oiled or adjusted.Which I would recommend for all Antique & Vintage watches whether they are from me or anybody else.
Please ask any questions well in time before the end of the auction.
Item[s] sent within 5 WORKING Days of Receipt of payment. Usually 1 day.U.K. Buyers POSTAGE is £4.50 for SECOND CLASS SIGNED FOR , this is ONLY for items that sell up to and including a value of £50.1st.Class signed for £5.50Items that sell for OVER £50, the postage then is £8.50 for SPECIAL DELIVERY, this service is fully insured and to arrive by 1pm the following day , ONCE THE ITEM HAS BEEN POSTED. PLEASE WAIT FOR AN INVOICE BEFORE PAYING.
EVERYWHERE ELSE in the World the charge is £11.50, items sent FULLY INSURED up to £250 using either ROYAL MAIL SIGNED FOR or ROYAL MAIL TRACKED or ROYAL MAIL TRACKED & SIGNED, depending on the country in question.
FREESPRUNG Unusually Small HUNTER Pocket Watch MovementWrist watch Size signed R.H.HALFORD & Sons
43, Fenchurch Street
London
Number 21222
Breguet OvercoilScrew set JewelsRuby endstoneRaised engraved mainspring barrel.White enamel dialI cannot see any imperfectionsLacking 2 hands & case.Superb compensation balance with sol...id gold screwsWorn top pivot to balance staff pivot , the bottom pivot of the balance staff is bent. NOT working for spares repairsWinding at 3Hand change at approx. 4also hand change on the arbor from the back
Quoting Britten`s 1884 edidition. FREESPRUNG[FREESPRING] :-
"A balance spring uncontrolled by curb pins. In marine chronometers, pocket chronometers and generally fine watches in which an overcoil spring is used, the spring and balance proportion to give exact time as nearly as possible, and curb pins dispensed with. Any future alteration in the rate, if such needed, has then to be made by an expert. "
ALL AS IMAGED IN ALL THE IMAGES32.72mm approx. extreme diameter.
Please study ALL the IMAGES carefully as they form an important part of the description.
Please take a moment to See my other items
As with all vintage watches, no claims are made regarding accuracy of time keeping. Vintage watches may need servicing, even if they are in good running condition, and unless otherwise stated they may well need to be cleaned, timed, oiled or adjusted.Which I would recommend for all Antique & Vintage watches whether they are from me or anybody else.
Please ask any questions well in time before the end of the auction.
Item[s] sent within 5 WORKING Days of Receipt of payment. Usually 1 day.U.K. Buyers POSTAGE is £4.50 for SECOND CLASS SIGNED FOR , this is ONLY for items that sell up to and including a value of £50.1st.Class signed for £5.50Items that sell for OVER £50, the postage then is £8.50 for SPECIAL DELIVERY, this service is fully insured and to arrive by 1pm the following day , ONCE THE ITEM HAS BEEN POSTED. PLEASE WAIT FOR AN INVOICE BEFORE PAYING.
EVERYWHERE ELSE in the World the charge is £11.50, items sent FULLY INSURED up to £250 using either ROYAL MAIL SIGNED FOR or ROYAL MAIL TRACKED or ROYAL MAIL TRACKED & SIGNED, depending on the country in question.
