1st Oct, 2025 14:30
Luxury & Vintage | Watches
NALLOG, EIGHTEEN CARAT GOLD FULL HUNTER POCKET WATCH
CELTIC FC INTEREST - HARRY MCILVENNY
the round dial with Roman hour markers, 50mm case with engraved monogram to the outer case
(108.6G)
The current vendor reports that this was originally owned by his grandfather, Harry McIlvenny (1876 - 1934) who played for Celtic FC and is the only player to have signed for the club three times.
His three stints were in September 1895, November 1896 and October 1904. In between, he played for a number of well known teams including Burnley, Belfast Celtic, Hamilton Accies (twice), St Bernard’s, Partick Thistle and Ayr.
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Sold for £2,500
Estimated at £800 - £1,200
Condition Report
MOVEMENT: Ticking at present.
WEAR: Generally worn.
DIAL: Fair condition.
CRYSTAL/ACRYLIC: Loose.
HANDS & MARKERS: Intact.
Movement cover is gold.
Hinges in good working order.
Movement image uploaded.
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