The watch has no silver marks and is made from low grade silver, which has then been covered with a gilt finish
The watch has been cleaned and serviced and is in good working order but please do not expect quartz accuracy from a watch of this period and type
Movement – the gilt bridge movement has a cylinder escapement and is in 80% mint condition – some light marks
Case – the movement comes in a low grade silver open face case, which has a hinged gilt Metal inner cover.
The case has a gold finish on the back with silver coming through on the coin edged sides.
The back of the case has a smooth plain finish
The case is in 85% mint condition – some light wear and tear only
Dial – the dial has a white enamel chapter ring and in the centre there is a glass circular panel which is hand painted.
The scene shows a gentleman playing a lyre to a seated lady. He is sitting on a green cushion with red curtains and a balcony behind him. Next to the lady is a desk, which has a heavy green and red table cloth with gold tassels and on the table is a chest
The whole scene is like an oil painting.
There are 5 hairlines on the outer chapter ring and a small nick near the 8. The glass is under painted and is slightly flaky but not too much and is in 90% mint condition overall
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