White enamel dial with large thin Roman numerals for hour chapters; no inscription; moon hour hand (appropriate), seconds hand with solid moon on tail (appropriate), missing minute hand.

18-size movement; gilt plates; uncompensated balance; cylinder escapement with steel escape wheel; balance cock with solid foot and table; flat, blued balance spring; brass time train; four jewels; going barrel; plain regulator located on cock; wind and set from back; blued screws.

Open-faced case with hinged covers; probably "Argent 0.800" (i.e. 80% silver); brass cuvette, plain polish with light engraving on band; cuvette inscribed: "D. Goddard, Worcester, Cylinder Escapement, Four Holes Jewelled"; inside back cover inscribed "V.C."; casemaker unknown.

This pocket watch is a typical mid-19th century Swiss import of medium grade; retailed by Daniel Goddard.

D 2 5/8” 2.96.53

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