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1733 FUSEE PAIRED POCKET WATCH KEY WIND T SIMPLING Webb

Here is a very early antique Fusee silver pocket watch dated 1733.
The movement has Tho Simpling 1733, LICHFIELD engraved into it and also has a very pretty pierced watch cock.
I assume it has a verge movement and would appreciate any advice from experts out there if they can confirm this is so.
This is not working and as I am not an expert I have no idea how to repair it.
The dial is in very good condition with one small stain next to the number two and there are a few very light hairline cracks to the face, these are more noticeable only on close examination.
The glass is in very good condition considering the age of the watch with very little scratching.
The actual case the watch is seated in has the Birmingham Assay office hallmark with a date letter of X for the date of 1795, and the makers mark of V & C (there is another letter but the mark is rubbed and I cannot make it out).
The paired case has a watch paper in the back which reads Mr Smith, Wimbish Rep,d May 8th 1890, the back of the watch paper has printed Webb Watch & Clock Maker.
The assay office is that of London with the makers mark of TG and a date letter of O with the closest match being 1729.
The date letter and Lion passant appear on the inside of the back and also the glass side of the case.
This is a definate must for the serious watch collectors.
This sold for £110

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