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Eardley Norton Gold Key Wind Quarter Repeating Pair Case Pocket Watch

Partially verified

This antique English pocket watch by Eardley Norton features a gold pair case bearing London hallmarks for 1802. Powered by a gilt full plate fusee verge movement with serial number 6428, it incorporates a quarter-repeating mechanism striking hammers on a bell. The white dial displays black Roman hour numerals, dotted outer minute markers with Arabic numerals at five-minute intervals, and ornate gilt Louis XV style hands. Measuring 58 mm in diameter, the piece includes a polished outer case, an inner case with a pierced and engraved band, a pulse piece, an inner signed dust cap, and an accompanying winding key.

Front dial view of the Eardley Norton gold pair case pocket watch
Front dial view of the Eardley Norton gold pair case pocket watch — Bonhams. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
www.bonhams.com
Category
Pocket watch · Quarter repeating pair case pocket watch
Maker / attribution
Eardley Norton
Reference
Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier
206
Source-reported date
1802
Country
United Kingdom
Source-reported serial
6428

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Construction and Exterior

This timepiece is a gold pair case pocket watch with a diameter of 58 mm. The outer case is polished. The inner case features a pierced and engraved band and a pulse piece, with an inner signed and numbered dust cap. The bell is secured by one screw.

The case features an oval-shaped suspension bow. An external hinge is visible along the rim of the case at the 9 o'clock position.

Evidence for this section
  • “Size: 58mm”
  • “Polished inner with pierced and engraved band, polished outer case, pulse piece in band, inner signed and numbered cap, bell secured by 1 screw, No.6428”
  • “Gold outer pair case featuring a smooth polished bezel and an oval-shaped suspension bow.”
  • “External hinge visible along the rim of the case at the 9 o'clock position.”

Dial and Visual Indicators

The white dial displays black Roman hour numerals and black outer minute dot divisions with Arabic numeral five-minute markers.

The watch is fitted with ornate, pierced gilt Louis XV style hands.

Evidence for this section
  • “White, black Roman numerals, black outer minute dot divisions with Arabic numeral 5 minute markers, gilt Louis XV style hands”
  • “White enamel dial with black Roman numerals and ornate pierced gilt Louis XV hands.”

Movement and Repeating Mechanism

The watch is powered by a gilt full plate fusee verge movement, numbered 6428. It includes a 3-arm balance, a pierced and engraved balance cock, and a diamond end stone.

The quarter-repeating mechanism features hammers striking on a bell. The movement and the dust cap are signed.

Evidence for this section
  • “Gilt full plate fusee verge, pierced and engraved balance cock, 3-arm balance, diamond end stone, hammers striking on a bell, No.6428”
  • “Signed: Movement and dust cap”

Open research questions

  • What is the metal composition of the pair case?
  • What is the current mechanical status of the repeating mechanism?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Eardley Norton Gold Key Wind Quarter Repeating Pair Case Pocket Watch
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
Maker and OriginEardley Norton, London“Eardley Norton, London. A fine gold key wind quarter repeating pair case pocket watch”
Hallmark DateLondon Hallmark for 1802“London Hallmark for 1802”
Movement Calibre DetailsGilt full plate fusee verge with quarter repeating hammers on a bell“Gilt full plate fusee verge, pierced and engraved balance cock, 3-arm balance, diamond end stone, hammers striking on a bell, No.6428”
Case ConstructionPolished inner case with pierced and engraved band and polished outer case“Polished inner with pierced and engraved band, polished outer case, pulse piece in band, inner signed and numbered cap, bell secured by 1 screw, No.6428”
Diameter58mm“Size: 58mm”
Hallmark Date1802“London Hallmark for 1802”

Visible details

  • White enamel dial with black Roman numerals and ornate pierced gilt Louis XV hands.
  • Gold outer pair case featuring a smooth polished bezel and an oval-shaped suspension bow.
  • External hinge visible along the rim of the case at the 9 o'clock position.

Research qualifications

  • Movement and inner case components are not visible in the provided primary photograph.
  • The pair case is displayed assembled around the watch rather than shown opened or detached.

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

Bonhams : Eardley Norton, London. A fine gold key wind quarter repeating pair case pocket watch London Hallmark for 1802

Reviewed 2026-10-25 · Record 4bf4fc7668

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