Rare Christopher Pinchbeck Repeater Pocket Watch, c.1750, Gilt Case
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Rare Christopher pinchbeck repeater pocket watch, c.1750,, gilt case, white enamel dial, black Roman and Arabic numerals, gilt hands, verge escapement, fusse with cover, repeater function, back case signed 'Christopher pinchbeck, London', number 102, working order, case 55 mm, total weight 130.8 grams
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- Verge Escapement - A verge escapement is an early mechanical escapement used in clocks and other timekeeping devices. It is an early form of the escapement mechanism, which is used to regulate the movement of the hands of a clock or watch. The verge escapement consists of a vertical shaft called the verge, which is mounted on the clock's main plate. Attached to the verge are two pallets, which engage with the teeth of the escape wheel. As the escape wheel turns, the pallets alternately lock and release it, allowing the movement of the clock to be regulated. The verge escapement was widely used in early mechanical clocks, but it was eventually replaced by the more accurate and reliable anchor escapement.
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