{"product_id":"antique-thomas-carpenter-gilt-shagreen-pocket-watch-1800","title":"Antique Shagreen Verge Pocket Watch by Thomas Carpenter 18th Century","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeautiful English verge fusee pocket watch from the last quarter of the 18th century. It has \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ea shagreen covered outercase\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e and a gilt metal innercase. Both cases are marked with TC, the makers mark of Thomas Carpenter, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ea renowned watchmaker in London of that era.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThe inner- and outer watch case are both in very good condition. The shagreen has no damages, there is some patina on the gilt metal, the dial has some hairline cracks and the glass-lid is not closing properly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe verge fusee movement is a real piece of craftsmanship as can be seen on the photos. It is signed Alex Ainoe, London and numbered 261. It is in a good condition and is running well. At the moment, the pocket watch is only wound a few times a year. I recommend a service if it will be used regularly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe diameter of the outer watchcase is 47 mm and the total weight is 85 grams. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe watch will be delivered with an antique watch key! (Last photo)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Volanticus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54347878957383,"sku":null,"price":1250.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0990\/5736\/9415\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_64349966-b25f-4389-b103-31ca949d86dd.jpg?v=1784118721","url":"https:\/\/volanticus.com\/products\/antique-thomas-carpenter-gilt-shagreen-pocket-watch-1800","provider":"Volanticus","version":"1.0","type":"link"}