A George III silver consular cased half hunter pocket watch with movement sighed by Thomas Reader

A George III silver consular cased half hunter pocket watch with movement sighed by Thomas Reader, dust cover signed by Jason Eborall of Warwick, case front reveals a central hour dial which is surrounded by a concealed outer band of minute divisions all of which are in black Roman numerals painted onto white enamel, case hallmarked Birmingham 1810, makers` mark W.H, fitted with full plate movement numbered 1811, the balance cock engraved with a depiction of a serpent beneath a basket of flowers, verge escapement and fusee, dust cover numbered 84. Case diameter 53mm.

Georgian pocket watch, movement is not currently functioning with a broken balance staff being the most obvious fault. Case is badly tarnished and shows scratches and scuffs from general wear. Dial is badly cracked and chipped to five o`clock at edge and again between nine and eleven o`clock at edge with nibbling to the enamel around front winding hole. Hands are badly bent with the minute hand in particular needing attention. Glass is scratched. Fellows & Sons do not guarantee the working order or accuracy of any watches sold.