22nd May, 2018 11:30
Watches
JOHN FORREST OF LONDON LATE NINETEENTH CENTURY KEY WIND POCKET WATCH the round silver coloured dial with applied Roman numerals, sunken subsidiary seconds at 6, 53mm case; along with a David Marley of Dunfermline gold plated full hunter keyless wind pocket watch, the round white enamel dial with Roman numerals in black, subsidiary seconds at 6, railroad outer seconds track in black, leaf hands, 49mm 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 £65
Estimated at £60 - £90
Condition Report
JOHN FORREST:
Not in working condition.
In very heavily worn condition.
Case is heavily discoloured.
Lacking glass.
Dial is scratched, marked and discoloured.
Caseback is discoloured and dented.
DAVID HARLEY:
Not in working condition.
In heavily worn condition.
Case is scratched and discoloured.
Winder spins freely.
Lacking glass.
Dial is cracked and marked.
All hands intact.
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