Code: WE76
This watch is sold in our Watches for restoration section and does not come with a warranty. If you are looking for watch with a full warranty, please go to our Stock page or ask for assistance to find what you are looking for.
It does not come with any warranty against the fusee chain breaking
This movement has been recased in an English silver pocket watch case which has Chester hallmarks for 1891
The watch is ticking and running and keeps good time but is lacking a minute hands and has not been cleaned or serviced.
Movement – the gilt full plate movement is fusee driven with a cylinder escapement with a steel ‘scape wheel. It has beautifully pierced watch cock with a diamond endstone. The movement is signed “Flower and Mainwaring, Chichester Rents, Chancery Lane, London , 10 1630 ”. The movement is in 95% mint condition – superb condition
The watch has its original gilt dust cap
Case – the movement comes in a later English silver open face case, which has a hinged back and bezel. The watch is wound from the back, set from the front and the movement is accessed from the front also. The case is decorated with coin edged sides and a smooth plain finish on the back and a carved bow. The case is in 95% mint condition – light wear only and a lovely early case
Dial – the off white enamel dial has a full set of gilt hands. The dial is in 95% mint condition – a little chip in the centre
The watch has a plastic glass
The watch measures 54mm wide x 20mm deep
The watch is key wound / key set and comes with an antique watch key
