A late Victorian 18ct gold open face pocket watch, the white enamel dial with Roman numerals, outer scale 0-300 and centre seconds hand, to a keyless wind ¾ plate movement, dial and movement signed J. Hargreaves & Co, Liverpool, the case hallmarked for Chester 1892, movement and case numbered 53036, accompanied by a curb-link chain, with swivel clasp stamped '9CT', case diameter 5.2cm, chain length 37.5cm (2)
Sold for £1,300
Estimated at £400 - £600
A late Victorian 18ct gold open face pocket watch, the white enamel dial with Roman numerals, outer scale 0-300 and centre seconds hand, to a keyless wind ¾ plate movement, dial and movement signed J. Hargreaves & Co, Liverpool, the case hallmarked for Chester 1892, movement and case numbered 53036, accompanied by a curb-link chain, with swivel clasp stamped '9CT', case diameter 5.2cm, chain length 37.5cm (2)
Watch: surface wear and dust residue to dial, light surface wear to glass. Surface wear and scattered dings and dents to case, mostly to case sides. Hallmarks have patchy light wear. Some thinning to top loop. Slight gapping to case cover and back when closed. The movement runs when wound but the pusher, which may operate the centre seconds hand, does not appear to be functioning. Working order of the movement cannot be guaranteed. Gross weight approximately 118.4gm. Chain: general surface wear throughout, clasps are functioning. Metal standard is untested. Gross weight approximately 7.5gm.
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Auction: Jewellery, Watches & Silver, 15th Nov, 2023
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