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Pocket watch · Verge pocket watch

Wallerius verge pocket watch

Partially verified

This pocket watch, held in the collection of the Swedish National Museum of Science and Technology, is a verge timepiece housed in a metal case. The dial is signed "Wallerius i Norrköping". The internal mechanism features a fusee and chain drive paired with a verge escapement. The object is accompanied by its watch key. The museum records the material as precious metal, including silver, gold, or platinum, with a case diameter measuring 57.0 mm and a weight of 0.12 kg. The watch is documented under museum object name "Fickur, spindel" and accession number TEKS0024481.

Front view of the Wallerius verge pocket watch with its winding key shown in the foreground.
Front view of the Wallerius verge pocket watch with its winding key shown in the foreground. — Swedish National Museum of Science and Technology via Europeana. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
orbiscollectibles.com
Category
Pocket watch · Verge pocket watch
Maker / attribution
Wallerius
Reference
Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier
TEKS0024481
Source-reported date
Not established
Source-reported place
Sweden

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 Dial

The watch is housed in a circular case constructed of precious metal. The dial features the inscription "Wallerius i Norrköping," indicating the association with the maker and the town of Norrköping. The dial layout includes a visible winding hole positioned for use with the included watch key, allowing for the tensioning of the movement's mainspring.

The exterior of the case shows a bow at the top for attachment. The visual presentation of the dial corresponds to standard formats for verge watches of this type, with Arabic numerals marking the hours. The dimensions recorded for the object are 57.0 mm in diameter, providing a substantial profile for a silver-cased timepiece.

Evidence for this section
  • “Pocket watch in silver case, on the dial "Wallerius i Norrköping".”
  • “Diameter 57.0 mm”

Movement and Mechanics

The internal mechanics of the watch are characterized by a verge escapement, a common mechanism for historical pocket timepieces. Power is transmitted through a fusee and chain assembly, a system intended to equalize the torque delivered to the escapement as the mainspring unwinds.

The presence of the watch key supports the ability to interact with the winding mechanism as designed.

Evidence for this section
  • “Movement with fusee and chain and verge escapement.”
  • “Watch key present.”

Provenance and Documentation

The object is curated by the Swedish National Museum of Science and Technology, where it is documented as a "Fickur, spindel," or verge pocket watch. The museum assigns it the identification number TEKS0024481. This institution provides the primary technical specifications, including weight and dimensions.

The documentation provided by the museum serves as the record for the object's inclusion in their collection. Further research is necessary to refine the dating and material analysis, as the current record groups silver, gold, and platinum under a single material category.

Evidence for this section
  • “Pocket watch, verge is held by Swedish National Museum of Science and Technology.”
  • “Europeana record /916118/S_TEK_object_TEKS0024481 (holder: Swedish National Museum of Science and Technology)”

Open research questions

  • What is the specific composition of the case metal (silver, gold, or platinum)?
  • During which decade was the maker Wallerius active in Norrköping?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Wallerius verge pocket watch
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
MakerWallerius“maker recorded: Wallerius”
InscriptionsWallerius i Norrköping“on the dial "Wallerius i Norrköping”
EscapementVerge“verge escapement”
MaterialPrecious metal“Metal, precious (silver, gold, platinum)”
Dimensions57.0 mm diameter“Diameter 57.0 mm”
Weight0.12 kg“Weight 0.12 kg”
Holding institutionSwedish National Museum of Science and Technology“held by Swedish National Museum of Science and Technology”
Included accessoriesWatch key“Watch key present.”

Visible details

  • Case diameter is 57.0 mm
  • Dial features a signature in black script
  • Watch key is included with the object
  • Dial incorporates a central square-drive winding hole

Research qualifications

  • Materials are listed collectively as precious metal, leaving specific composition for the case unconfirmed
  • Exact date of manufacture is not provided in the source

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

Consulted source

Pocket watch, verge (Swedish National Museum of Science and Technology)

Reviewed 2026-11-02 · Record 60fd2f8069

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