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Richard Crosley & George Smith 18k Gold Fusee Pocket Watch

Partially verified

This antique pocket watch is attributed by the auction house to Richard Crosley & George Smith of London and dated to 1812. Encased in 18k gold, the key-wind timepiece features a fusee movement marked 'London' and is built in size 16. The white enamel dial is configured with Roman numeral hour markers alongside an offset seconds subsidiary dial and is covered by a bullseye crystal. According to the cataloguing, the case bears no monogram, and the original winding key is not included.

Front view of the open-bezel gold pocket watch showing the white enamel dial and subsidiary seconds
Front view of the open-bezel gold pocket watch showing the white enamel dial and subsidiary seconds — DuMouchelles. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
www.bidsquare.com
Category
Pocket watch · Key wind fusee pocket watch
Maker / attribution
Richard Crosley & George Smith
Reference
Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier
43
Source-reported date
1812
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 watch features a case described as 18k gold. The dimensions are recorded as 3 inches in height and 2.12 inches in width, with a total weight of 168 grams. The case is reported to have no monogram.

The timepiece is fitted with a bullseye crystal. When the hinged outer bezel or front cover is opened, hallmarks are noted on the inner rim, though specific details of these markings remain unrecorded.

Evidence for this section
  • “18k Gold, Fusee Movement Pocket Watch”
  • “H 3" W 2.12" 168g”
  • “No monogram.”
  • “Bullseye crystal.”
  • “Hinged outer bezel or front cover opened, showing hallmarks stamped on the inner rim.”

Dial Configuration

The dial is composed of white enamel and displays Roman numeral hour markers. It includes a subsidiary dial for seconds located in the lower portion.

The watch is observed to have a gold-tone pendant, bow, and matching hands.

Evidence for this section
  • “The white enamel dial offers Roman numeral hour markers with a second sub dial.”
  • “Gold-tone pendant, bow, and matching hands.”

Movement and Attribution

The auction house attributes the piece to Richard Crosley & George Smith of London and dates it to 1812. The movement is specified as a fusee type and is marked 'London'.

The original winding key is reported as not included.

Evidence for this section
  • “Richard Crosley & George Smith (London) 18k Gold, Fusee Movement Pocket Watch, 1812”
  • “Movement marked London.”
  • “Original winding key not included.”

Open research questions

  • What specific hallmarks are present on the inner rim to support the 1812 attribution?
  • Does the movement possess any unique identifiers beyond the 'London' mark?
  • What are the specific mechanics of the fusee movement in this configuration?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Richard Crosley & George Smith 18k Gold Fusee Pocket Watch
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
Case Material18k gold“18k Gold, Fusee Movement Pocket Watch”
Movement InscriptionLondon“Movement marked London.”
Crystal TypeBullseye crystal“Bullseye crystal.”
Winding MechanismKey wind“Key wind.”
SizeSize 16“Size 16.”
Size CategorySize 16“Size 16.”
Winding MechanismKey wind“Key wind.”

Visible details

  • Hinged outer bezel or front cover opened, showing hallmarks stamped on the inner rim.
  • White enamel dial featuring black Roman numerals and a subsidiary dial located in the lower portion.
  • Gold-tone pendant, bow, and matching hands.

Research qualifications

  • Movement is not visible in the provided photograph.
  • Rear case back and any internal markings or fusee mechanism cannot be verified visually.

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

Consulted source

Richard Crosley & George Smith (London) 18k Gold, Fusee Movement Pocket Watch, 1812, H 3" W 2.12" 168g sold at auction on 14th September | Bidsquare

Reviewed 2026-10-25 · Record f4d9fc01b7

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