Hello,
I just wanted to share this:
"Wallerius i Norrköping" probably rings a bell for many collectors of old verge fusee watches.
Norrköping is a town in the central part of Sweden and according to most sources there never was a watchmaker with that name working there.
Nevertheless there are a number of verge watches offered (and sold) marked with "Wallerius i Norrköping" both on the dial and on the movement. These are considered fakes made in Switzerland in the late 1700:eds or early 1800:eds.
I have a "Wallerius i Norrköping" watch in working condition, even if the dial leaves a lot to wish for. Recently I came across another watch marked "Welleniüfs i Norrkiöping". (Even if I don't like fakes, I just had to get it!) After some quick fixes and a good cleaning this piece is also in a working condition.
I find it quite impressive that someone made a fully working watch over 200 years ago but still made it a FAKE copying yet another FAKE!
There is no question in this thread. I just would like to get some comments!
I just wanted to share this:
"Wallerius i Norrköping" probably rings a bell for many collectors of old verge fusee watches.
Norrköping is a town in the central part of Sweden and according to most sources there never was a watchmaker with that name working there.
Nevertheless there are a number of verge watches offered (and sold) marked with "Wallerius i Norrköping" both on the dial and on the movement. These are considered fakes made in Switzerland in the late 1700:eds or early 1800:eds.
I have a "Wallerius i Norrköping" watch in working condition, even if the dial leaves a lot to wish for. Recently I came across another watch marked "Welleniüfs i Norrkiöping". (Even if I don't like fakes, I just had to get it!) After some quick fixes and a good cleaning this piece is also in a working condition.
I find it quite impressive that someone made a fully working watch over 200 years ago but still made it a FAKE copying yet another FAKE!
There is no question in this thread. I just would like to get some comments!
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