Glossary · Case & Dial
Consular case
An early single case with a domed back and stepped bezel, transitional from pair cases.
Explanation
The consular case is a single-case form of the early 19th century with a domed back and stepped bezel, transitional between the older pair case and later open-face cases. It is associated with the period of the French Consulate and Empire. Consular-cased verge watches are common survivors of the Napoleonic era.
In the object catalogue
Catalogued objects whose own source record mentions “Consular case”. The quoted line shows where; it is the seller’s or museum’s wording, not independent verification.
Pocket watch
English Consular Case Verge Fusée Pocket Watch by Windmills of London
“English Consular Case Verge Fusée Pocket Watch by Windmills of London”
Pocket watch
Skeletonised Repeating Pocket Watch with Glass Dial
“According to the source, this antique pocket watch is a Swiss skeletonised verge quarter repeater dating to circa 1760. It is powered by a full-plate fusee movement constructed …”
Pocket watch
Francis Bryant Adams 18k gold fusee and chain pocket watch
“This open-face pocket watch, dated circa 1850 and attributed to Francis Bryant Adams, Jr., features an 18k gold consular case made by casemaker William Francis. Measuring 41 mm …”
Pocket watch
Gold and Enamel Chatelaine Repeating Virgule Pocket Watch
“This unsigned Swiss pocket watch dates to circa 1790 and measures 48 mm in diameter according to the source. It is housed in a gold and enamel consular case decorated with trans…”
Pocket watch
Regency silver cylinder pocket watch by John Roger Arnold
“According to the auction catalogue, this Regency pocket watch was produced by John Roger Arnold in London circa 1814. It houses a gilt full-plate single fusee movement featuring…”
Pocket watch
A Royal watch by Samuel Houston
“Silver consular case with top bow and spherical pendant”