FREESPRUNG R. H. MARDON Bristol Pocket Watch Movement
Item History & Price
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FREESPRUNG Centre Seconds Pocket Watch Movement signed R.H.MARDON
Bristol
Maker to Admiralty
Number 25719
19 JewelsDiamond enstoneEnamel dial with slither out between 10 & 11.Seconds pinion goodLacking hands & case.Superb large compensation balance with solid gold screws& palladium screws.Breguet overcoil.Slightly Worn balance top sta...ff pivot, bottom is good.NOT working for spares repairsWinding at 12Hand change at approx. 1also hand change on the arbor from the back in the centreThese English top quality movements were used indeck watches.
Quoting Britten`s 1884 edidition. FREESPRUNG[FREESPRING] :-
"A balance spring uncontrolled by curb pins. In marine chronometers, pocket chronometers and generally fine watches in which an overcoil spring is used, the spring and balance proportion to give exact time as nearly as possible, and curb pins dispensed with. Any future alteration in the rate, if such needed, has then to be made by an expert. "
ALL AS IMAGED IN ALL THE IMAGES45.07mm approx. extreme diameter.
Please study ALL the IMAGES carefully as they form an important part of the description.
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As with all vintage watches, no claims are made regarding accuracy of time keeping. Vintage watches may need servicing, even if they are in good running condition, and unless otherwise stated they may well need to be cleaned, timed, oiled or adjusted.Which I would recommend for all Antique & Vintage watches whether they are from me or anybody else.
Please ask any questions well in time before the end of the auction.
Item[s] sent within 5 WORKING Days of Receipt of payment. Usually 1 day.U.K. Buyers POSTAGE is £4.50 for SECOND CLASS SIGNED FOR , this is ONLY for items that sell up to and including a value of £50.1st.Class signed for £5.50Items that sell for OVER £50, the postage then is £8.50 for SPECIAL DELIVERY, this service is fully insured and to arrive by 1pm the following day , ONCE THE ITEM HAS BEEN POSTED. PLEASE WAIT FOR AN INVOICE BEFORE PAYING.
EVERYWHERE ELSE in the World the charge is £11.50, items sent FULLY INSURED up to £250 using either ROYAL MAIL SIGNED FOR or ROYAL MAIL TRACKED or ROYAL MAIL TRACKED & SIGNED, depending on the country in question.
FREESPRUNG Centre Seconds Pocket Watch Movement signed R.H.MARDON
Bristol
Maker to Admiralty
Number 25719
19 JewelsDiamond enstoneEnamel dial with slither out between 10 & 11.Seconds pinion goodLacking hands & case.Superb large compensation balance with solid gold screws& palladium screws.Breguet overcoil.Slightly Worn balance top sta...ff pivot, bottom is good.NOT working for spares repairsWinding at 12Hand change at approx. 1also hand change on the arbor from the back in the centreThese English top quality movements were used indeck watches.
Quoting Britten`s 1884 edidition. FREESPRUNG[FREESPRING] :-
"A balance spring uncontrolled by curb pins. In marine chronometers, pocket chronometers and generally fine watches in which an overcoil spring is used, the spring and balance proportion to give exact time as nearly as possible, and curb pins dispensed with. Any future alteration in the rate, if such needed, has then to be made by an expert. "
ALL AS IMAGED IN ALL THE IMAGES45.07mm approx. extreme diameter.
Please study ALL the IMAGES carefully as they form an important part of the description.
Please take a moment to See my other items
As with all vintage watches, no claims are made regarding accuracy of time keeping. Vintage watches may need servicing, even if they are in good running condition, and unless otherwise stated they may well need to be cleaned, timed, oiled or adjusted.Which I would recommend for all Antique & Vintage watches whether they are from me or anybody else.
Please ask any questions well in time before the end of the auction.
Item[s] sent within 5 WORKING Days of Receipt of payment. Usually 1 day.U.K. Buyers POSTAGE is £4.50 for SECOND CLASS SIGNED FOR , this is ONLY for items that sell up to and including a value of £50.1st.Class signed for £5.50Items that sell for OVER £50, the postage then is £8.50 for SPECIAL DELIVERY, this service is fully insured and to arrive by 1pm the following day , ONCE THE ITEM HAS BEEN POSTED. PLEASE WAIT FOR AN INVOICE BEFORE PAYING.
EVERYWHERE ELSE in the World the charge is £11.50, items sent FULLY INSURED up to £250 using either ROYAL MAIL SIGNED FOR or ROYAL MAIL TRACKED or ROYAL MAIL TRACKED & SIGNED, depending on the country in question.
