23rd Feb, 2020 15:00
The Watches Auction
TWO POCKET WATCHES
VICTORIAN SILVER OPEN FACE KEY WIND POCKET WATCH,
the round silver coloured dial with applied copper and gold coloured decoration, Roman numerals, outer seconds track, blued steel leaf hands, 50mm case, with full London hallmarks for 1872, 116g gross, along with a gold plated open face keyless wind pocket watch, signed Waltham movement, the round white enamel dial with Roman numerals in black, sunken subsidiary seconds at 6, railroad outer seconds track in black, blued steel leaf hands, 50mm case (2)
The condition of watches offered at auction varies widely due to factors including age, possible restoration, repair and general wear and tear. Condition reports relate to watches’ condition at the time of inspection by McTear’s specialists, McTear’s cannot guarantee watches to function beyond that point. Watches are not tested in house for accuracy, duration or water tightness. Buyers should assume that all watches purchased will require regular servicing to be useable and reliable. If McTear’s have been unable to open a watch case safely, the completeness and functionality of the movement within cannot be commented on or guaranteed. McTear’s cannot offer any form of guarantee that movements and/or all component parts are original to any watch.
Sold for £90
Estimated at £60 - £90
Condition Report
Both in very worn condition
No key to test silver one, dial very dirty, case front does not close, scratches and nicks all over
Gold plated one does not wind or tick, glass scratches and with cracks and chips, scratches and nicks all over
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