Mallams
Lot 262
An 18ct gold half hunter pocket watch, the white enamel dial with black Roman numerals and subsidiary second dial, to a keyless wind ¾ plate movement, the case with blue enamel chapter ring, hallmarked for London 1914, movement and case numbered 39902, monogrammed and inscribed, accompanied by a curb-link Albert chain, with Swivel clasps, stamped '9.375', with coin suspension, watch case diameter 5.2cm, chain length 50cm (2)Condition report: Pocket watch: general surface wear, spotting and dust to dial, glass has not been removed to check dial edges. Surface wear, scuffs and nicks to glass. Scuffs, scratches, nicks and chips throughout case, heavier scuffs to hinges, knife marks to case edges. Shallow ding/impression to case back. Large losses to enamel on chapter ring. The inner case back has paper residue from previous fitting of a photograph to interior. The front and back of the case close fairly tightly when the photograph is removed. Hallmarks are clearly struck, with patchy light wear. The engraved inscription and monogram are fairly crisp, with patchy light wear. The movement runs and winds but is not tested for working order, which cannot be guaranteed. Gross watch weight, including movement, approx. 132gm. Chain: in heavily worn condition, with thinning to the ends of the links. The clasps are functioning but do not match each other. Gross chain weight approx. 22.4gm. Wear to coin suspension, the mount is untested for metal standard.
