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Movement · Fusee lever pocket watch movement

Victorian fusee pocket watch movement by Dent, London

Partially verified

This is an English key-wound and key-set fusee pocket watch movement dating to circa 1860, produced by Dent of London. According to the seller, the gilt three-quarter plate mechanism features a lever escapement, three-arm gold balance wheel, and a diamond endstone. The movement is fitted with an enamel dial bearing Roman numerals, a subsidiary seconds track, blued steel hands, and a gilt sub-seconds hand, inscribed with Dent's London addresses at 61 Strand and 34 Royal Exchange along with serial number 37566.

Dial side of the Dent London fusee pocket watch movement showing hands, sub-seconds dial, and serial number 37566
Dial side of the Dent London fusee pocket watch movement showing hands, sub-seconds dial, and serial number 37566 — Atlam Watches. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
www.antiquesboutique.com
Category
Movement · Fusee lever pocket watch movement
Maker / attribution
Dent
Reference
ME187 (AB-276200)
Catalogue / lot identifier
Source URL identifies the listing
Source-reported date
c1860
Country
United Kingdom
Source-reported serial
37566

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

Object Type and Configuration

This object consists of an uncased English pocket watch movement and dial, listed under reference ME187 (AB-276200). The watch case is not present in this lot.

The movement is arranged for key winding and key setting. The dimensions recorded by the dealer are 41.4mm in diameter by 7.2mm in depth.

Evidence for this section
  • “Please note this is a pocket watch movement only”
  • “It is key wound / key set”
  • “The movement measures 41.4mm x 7.2mm”

Dial Display and Inscriptions

The dial is white enamel, fitted with blued steel hour and minute hands and a gilt subsidiary seconds hand. It features black Roman numerals with an outer minute track, along with a subsidiary seconds dial above 6 o'clock carrying Arabic ten-second numerals.

The dial face is inscribed: 'DENT / 61 STRAND & / 34 ROYAL EXCHANGE / LONDON / 37566'. Visual inspection shows visible dial edge repairs or surface losses near 12 o'clock and between 4 and 5 o'clock.

Evidence for this section
  • “Dial – the white enamel dial has a pair of blue steel hands and a gilt sub seconds hand.”
  • “Dial inscribed: 'DENT / 61 STRAND & / 34 ROYAL EXCHANGE / LONDON / 37566'.”
  • “Visible dial edge repairs or surface losses near 12 o'clock and between 4 and 5 o'clock.”

Reported Movement Specification

According to the seller, the mechanism is a gilt three-quarter plate fusee calibre equipped with a lever escapement, a 3-arm gold balance wheel, and a diamond endstone. Only the dial side is shown in the provided photograph, so these plate and escapement details are unverified visually.

The dealer records that the movement is signed 'Dent, Watchmaker to the Queen, 61 Strand & 34 Royal Exchange, London, 37566' and reports that it possesses an intact balance and chain and is ticking.

Evidence for this section
  • “Movement – the gilt ¾ plate fusee movement has a lever escapement.”
  • “The movement has a 3 arm gold balance wheel and a diamond endstone.”
  • “The movement is signed “Dent, Watchmaker to the Queen, 61 Strand & 34 Royal Exchange, London, 37566””
  • “The movement has a good balance and chain and is ticking”

Open research questions

  • Do Dent production records or serial ledgers support the circa 1860 date for movement number 37566?
  • What style, material, and casemaker hallmarks were associated with Dent watches bearing this serial range?
  • What is the composition of the edge repairs visible at 12 o'clock and between 4 and 5 o'clock on the dial?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Victorian fusee pocket watch movement by Dent, London
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
Maker Signature on MovementDent, Watchmaker to the Queen, 61 Strand & 34 Royal Exchange, London, 37566“The movement is signed “Dent, Watchmaker to the Queen, 61 Strand & 34 Royal Exchange, London, 37566””
Escapement and LayoutGilt three-quarter plate fusee with lever escapement“the gilt ¾ plate fusee movement has a lever escapement.”
Winding and SettingKey wound / key set“It is key wound / key set”
Balance Details3 arm gold balance wheel and a diamond endstone“The movement has a 3 arm gold balance wheel and a diamond endstone.”
Dimensions41.4mm x 7.2mm“The movement measures 41.4mm x 7.2mm”
Operational StatusTicking with reported good balance and chain (dealer-stated)“The movement has a good balance and chain and is ticking”
Dealer Condition RatingsReported 90% mint with light scratches for movement; reported 95% mint for dial“and is in 90% mint condition – light scratches”

Visible details

  • White enamel dial with black Roman numerals and an outer minute track.
  • Subsidiary seconds dial positioned above the 6 o'clock mark with Arabic ten-second numerals.
  • Breguet-style blued steel hour and minute hands alongside a gilt subsidiary seconds hand.
  • Dial inscribed: 'DENT / 61 STRAND & / 34 ROYAL EXCHANGE / LONDON / 37566'.
  • Visible dial edge repairs or surface losses near 12 o'clock and between 4 and 5 o'clock.

Research qualifications

  • The watch case is not present; this lot consists solely of the movement and dial.
  • Only the dial side is depicted in the photograph; the movement plates, balance, and fusee mechanism are not visually verified.

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

Consulted source

Victorian fusee pocket watch movement by DENT, London c1860 in Antique Mens Watches

Reviewed 2026-10-21 · Record c3be4f32d8

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