24th Sep, 2019 13:00
The Watches Auction
A GOLD POCKET WATCH AND A TRENCH WATCH
LADY'S VICTORIAN EIGHTEEN CARAT GOLD OPEN CASE KEY WIND POCKET WATCH,
the round gold coloured dial with central engraved section, with Roman numerals in black, blued steel leaf hands, 42mm case with decorative engraving, movement cover inscribed Jeanie McLellan, with full Chester hallmarks for 1872, 62.5g gross, along with a silver trench watch, the dial with Alex Ross & Co. to the dial, the case with Chinese marks and FLEURIER to the interior (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 £540
Estimated at £150 - £250
Condition Report
Pocket watch
Good condition overall, general wear consistent with age and use
Scatches and nicks to the case
Loss of colour to the numerals
No key to test if working
Trench watch
In poor condition overall
Lacking glass
Dial cracked
Dial dirty and discoloured
Missing hand and sub dial hand
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