Pocket Watches & Accessories 18/08/2014

Lot 142

An open face pocket watch.

This lot comes with a box.

Description

Condition Report

An open faced pocket watch. Unsigned fifteen jewel key wind movement with club tooth lever escapement and blued overcoil hairspring. White enamel dial with Roman numeral hour markers, subsidiary seconds dial to six. White metal case. 52mm.

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Purchasing information

Movement is currently functioning.
Movement appears to display small areas of discolouration, light scratches and pitting.
Dial currently has light pitting across the surface and several light scratches. Small chips are currently present on the edge of the dial also clear signs of discolouration are present on the enamel.
The hands are currently heavily discoloured, show signs of intense rusting and slightly bent at the edges. The end of the hour hand is broken. The centre is heavily scratched.
The glass seems to have light scratches and chips.
The front of the case seems to bear medium scratching and discolouration.
Case back currently has light scratches and dents, consistent with general wear.
Pendant currently has medium scratches and tarnishing. The pendant bow is loose.
This lot currently has a non original box. Fellows do not guarantee the working order or accuracy of any lots sold.
This lot does not come with a box or papers. Fellows do not guarantee the working order or accuracy of any lots sold.
Due to opening of the case back we recommend this watch is re-sealed by an authorised technician to ensure any stated water resistance is retained.
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Please be aware that the estimate on this lot has been set by the Pawnbroker and not by Fellows. As such, buyers are reminded that the publication of this estimate does not imply worth, value or condition.