Barnard London Fusee Verge Pocket Watch

[ClipClock]

I've done a fair amount of googling but cant really find anything much on this maker, I wondered if anyone knew of him? Best I've found is a couple of entries for a Thomas Barnard but am not sure if I've found the right one. And maybe he just wasn't that prolific!

I picked it up at an antique fair and its missing its back dust cover although has the dial and glass, such a shame, but then thats why it cost me so little. I was drawn to it because of the beautiful piercing work on the back. Is it possible to get a back cover to fit or is that a vain hope lol? It ticks away like a champ but I'm sure would need a proper service before being used

Any information would be lovely

 

[gmorse]

Hi Sally,

This has a cap, but it's only a rim; nothing's missing, as there aren't any fixing studs for a full cap. Looks like 1820s or 30s for date.

Regards,

Graham

 

[ClipClock]

Oh, shows how little I know lol. But surely the dust and dirt would get in if it was carried about in a pocket Thanks for the date information

 

[novicetimekeeper]

Oh, shows how little I know lol. But surely the dust and dirt would get in if it was carried about in a pocket Thanks for the date information

I like the extra engraving all around the plate, that's a nice feature and I like the moon hands. (don't know if original but they are a pair)

As you can see dust does indeed get inside the movement

 

[ClipClock]

He he yeah its a grubby little thing. I can see why you'd want to keep all that engraving and piercing visible though, so much work!

 

[gmorse]

Hi Sally,

The case would stop most of the dirt, but a full cap still had various gaps, even a very well fitted one. Rims like this are certainly less common than the full caps. I expect most of the fluff arrived after the case was scrapped.

Regards,

Graham