Pocket watch · Pair cased verge fusee pocket watch

Georgian pair-cased verge fusee pocket watch by Thomas Ingram

Partially verified

This is a Georgian pair-cased verge fusee pocket watch featuring an inner watch and outer pair case reported by the auctioneer to carry matching hallmarks for London, 1794. The movement is documented as signed by Thomas Ingram, London. The timepiece features a white enamel dial with Arabic numeral hour markers and fine peripheral minute divisions, paired with two hands. Visible enamel chipping is present along the lower dial perimeter near the 6 o'clock position. The auction lot was supplied with an accompanying 44-inch untested white metal guard chain.

Dial and case view of the Georgian pair-cased pocket watch by Thomas Ingram — Cottees Auctions. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source: cottees.co.uk
Category: Pocket watch · Pair cased verge fusee pocket watch
Maker / attribution: Thomas Ingram
Reference: Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier: 333
Source-reported date: 1794
Country: United Kingdom

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

Case and External Construction

The timepiece employs a pair-case construction, featuring an inner watch and an outer protective shell. The assembly includes a rounded bezel, pendant, and bow visible at the top. An attached metallic chain link is observable above the pendant.

The auctioneer reports that both the inner watch and outer pair case bear matching hallmarks for London, 1794. Verification of these hallmarks is not possible from the provided imagery.

Evidence for this section

“Superb Georgian pair cased verge fusee movement pocket watch.”
“Matching hallmarks to watch and pair case for London 1794.”
“Pair-case construction with rounded bezel, pendant, and bow visible at the top.”

Dial and Visual Presentation

The watch features a white enamel dial with dark Arabic numeral hour markers and a peripheral minute track. Two hands of contrasting metallic tones are centered on the dial.

Observations confirm enamel loss and damage near the 6 o'clock position on the dial perimeter. Additionally, fine hairlines are noted on the dial surface.

Evidence for this section

“White enamel dial with dark Arabic numeral hour markers and an outer minute track.”
“Slight loss of enamel to dial at 6 o'clock and a couple of fine hairlines”

Movement and Attribution

The movement is identified by the source as a verge fusee mechanism. The timepiece is attributed to the maker Thomas Ingram, London, per the auction documentation.

The movement signature and internal escapement components are not visible in the provided photographic evidence; the stated provenance and technical identification rely solely on the auctioneer's cataloging.

Evidence for this section

“Movement signed Thomas Ingram, London.”
“Superb Georgian pair cased verge fusee movement pocket watch.”

Open research questions

Are there any surviving records for a watchmaker named Thomas Ingram operating in London during the 1790s?
What specific hallmark imagery is present to support the stated 1794 dating?
Does the material composition of the 44-inch guard chain align with the age of the pocket watch?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Georgian pair-cased verge fusee pocket watch by Thomas Ingram
Field	Source-reported value	Source quotation
Maker Signature	Thomas Ingram, London	“Movement signed Thomas Ingram, London.”
Hallmarks and Date	London 1794	“Matching hallmarks to watch and pair case for London 1794.”
Movement Type	Verge fusee	“Superb Georgian pair cased verge fusee movement pocket watch.”
Accompanying Chain	44" untested white metal guard chain	“Supplied on a 44" untested white metal guard chain.”
Accompanying Accessory	44-inch untested white metal guard chain	“Supplied on a 44" untested white metal guard chain.”

Visible details

White enamel dial with dark Arabic numeral hour markers and an outer minute track.
Visible enamel loss and damage near the 6 o'clock position on the dial perimeter.
Two central hands of contrasting metallic tones.
Pair-case construction with rounded bezel, pendant, and bow visible at the top.
Attached metallic chain link partially visible above the pendant.

Research qualifications

Movement signature, verge fusee escapement, and inner case hallmarks are not visible in the photograph and rely entirely on source reporting.
Reported operational condition ('winding and ticking at time of listing') is unverified.

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

Consulted source

Superb Georgian pair cased verge fusee movement pocket watch. Movement signed Thomas Ingram, London.

Reviewed 2026-10-22 · Record 5b3e435b82

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