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Click here to subscribeA late 18th century French gold, old and rose-cut diamond skeleton pocket watch, white enamel dial with Arabic numerals, glazed front and back with vari-cut diamond reticulated foliate panel, 4cm diameter, total weight 49.7g Note: similar examples were designed by the influential watchmaker Jean-Antoine Lepine, although the present watch appears to be unsigned
LEVER BROTHERS LIMITED OF NEW YORK; a crown wind half hunter pocket watch with both case and cuvette stamped '14k stiffened', the white enamel dial set with Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds hand and with movement No.139771, diameter 4.2cm.Additional InformationThe watch has been over wound so it is currently not in working order. There is very light surface pitting and a few mark to the dial, the case has some surface scratches but nothing too serious.
PATEK PHILIPPE; an 18ct yellow gold half hunter minute repeating pocket watch, the outer dial with blue enamel Roman numerals enclosing a white enamelled dial set with black Roman numerals, with fourteen inch lever escapement, inscribed cuvette and with matching numbers 47.010 throughout, presented in original box with original certificate dated October 14th 1871 and also presented with extract from the Archives, also accompanied by an insurance valuation for £80,000, diameter 40mm, approx 60.9g.Provenance: From a private North West collection.Additional InformationThe movement is free and ticks when wound, there are a few light surface scratches to the outer case but the blue enamelling is in good order. The white enamelled dial is also in good order, free from damage. The case itself has light scratches, but overall a well presented watch. The interior of the box is slightly worn, there a re a couple of rips to the silk and threads hanging from the velvet.
PATEK PHILIPPE; a large 18ct yellow gold crown wind open faced pocket watch, the white enamel dial set with Roman and Arabic numerals inscribed 'Chronometro Gondolo' with subsidiary seconds hand, engine turned decorated back and cuvette inscribed 'Fabricado Expressamente Para Gondolo & Labouriau Relojoeiros Rio de Janeiro', with signed movement numbered 172,570, the case numbered 276.347, sold with extract from the Archives detailing date of sale as May 31st 1913, diameter 55mm, approx 130g.Provenance: From a private North West collection.Additional InformationPresented in good condition, ticks when wound and appears to run freely. Very light surface scratches to the case. There is a 4mm scratch to the subsidiary seconds dial, just above the 30 marker point and a couple of tiny chips to the edge of the glass. No box with this watch.
WEBSTER OF LONDON; a true Goliath nickel plated crown wind pocket watch with white enamel dial set with Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds dial and inscribed 'Exd By Webster, 91, Gracechurch St London 8 days', diameter 93mm.Additional InformationLarge area of damage between the one and two dial in the enamel and also around the number four dial, does not tick when wound, tarnishing to the case with surface scratches throughout. The function button does not currently work.
Three hallmarked silver key wind open face pocket watches with white enamel dial set with Roman numerals each with subsidiary seconds dial, one example by James Dent of Kendal, hallmarked for Birmingham 1905, diameter 53mm, the other two variously hallmarked.Additional InformationAll three with wear to the cases and surface scratches and a few small dents, the unnamed watch with single piece dial has hairline cracks to the dial, the two piece dial watch has some staining and quite heavy scratching to the glass. All three sold not in working order.
THOMAS RUSSELL OF LIVERPOOL; a Victorian hallmarked silver crown wind half hunter pocket watch suspending a substantial graduated watch chain with silver fob inscribed 'Wedgwood (sic) Prize Choir, Crewe 1904', the watch with white enamel dial set with Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds dial, and with signed movement No.50393, diameter of watch 52mm, length of chain including fob approx 40cm.Additional InformationSome tarnishing to the silver and some small losses to the blue enamelling of the outer case, ticks when wound, the white enamel dial is in good order, light surface scratches to the glass and to the outer case, each link of the chain is stamped as is the T-bar and the fob carries full hallmarks.
A fine late 19th century 18ct yellow gold Swiss minute repeating perpetual calendar crown wind full hunter pocket watch, the plain outer case enclosing a white enamelled dial set with Roman numerals with the four subsidiary dials showing the months for four years with marked leap year/perpetual calendar and with second subsidiary dial with aperture for moon phase, the age of the moon at the edge from 0-29.5, the three quarter plate movement with going barrel, engraved cock and polished steel regulator with compensated balance with blue steel over coil hair spring and with English table roller lever escapement. The case with slide half minute repeating on two polished steel gongs, numbered 11506, diameter 55mm, approx 162.5g.Provenance: From a private North West collection.Additional InformationThe rear case is very slightly sprung, but overall light surface scratches to the cases in general. The dial is in excellent condition, with the exception of three minute hairline cracks beneath the subsidiary seconds dial, the movement runs freely, ticks when wound. It is presented with an insurance valuation for £25,000, there is no box or other paperwork with this watch.
RAILWAY INTEREST; 'Winegarten's Railway Regulator', a crown wind plated open face pocket watch with white enamel dial set with Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds hand inscribed to both the dial and the reverse case and back of case also centred with a steam train within the oval, diameter 57mm, and a plated key wind open face pocket watch with white enamel dial set with Roman numerals, the case back inscribed 'G.W.R. 2664 (scratched through) 530, diameter 55mm.Additional InformationThe first watch has an area of fine cracks running around the ten, eleven and twelve markers, also running down towards the eight, does not currently work. Light tarnishing and surface scratches. The second watch has cracks to the dial, is missing the glass, stained to the lower portion, chips around the subsidiary seconds hand. The GWR is barely legible and heavy surface tarnishing, not working.
A lady's yellow metal pocket watch, the filigree dial with Roman numerals, stamped 18k to the case, together with two lady's 800 grade silver fob watches, WWI military watch (af) and coin brooch, approx weight of gold pocket watch 43g (5).Additional InformationThe yellow metal pocket watch is in poor condition with bends, the glass is missing, the subsidiary seconds dial is missing, cracking to the dial and heavy wear to each of the lady’s pocket watches, the military watch is poor condition, the hands are loose, the watch is not working and we are unable to remove the movement, also bears inscription to the reverse.Diameter of one of the watches is 36mm
A crown wind open face Goliath nickel plated pocket watch with white enamel dial set with Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds dial, diameter 76mm.Additional InformationThere is an area of staining to the centre of the dial also around the centre of the subsidiary seconds dial, some detritus to the dial and a couple of scratches, some tarnishing to the case and some surface scratches and marks were people have opened the case with a knife and a few scratches to the glass. Balance wheel moves freely but not guaranteed to be in working order.
RAILWAY INTEREST (S.R. & L.S.W.R.); a plated crown wind pocket watch with white enamel dial set with Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds hand, the screw back case inscribed 'S.R 1769', diameter 55mm, and a further crown wind pocket watch with white enamel dial set with Roman numerals, the case base inscribed 'Passenger 290 L.S.W.R.', diameter 58mm (2).Additional InformationNumerous cracks and chips to the first watch's dial, heavy surface scratches and tarnishing to the case. The second watch with fine hairline cracks to the dial, very heavily worn inscription which is just legible, some surface tarnishing throughout. Neither are working.
A 9ct rose gold open faced slim crown wind pocket watch, the circular dial set with Arabic numerals and subsidiary seconds hand, suspending a swivel fob, two sectioned 9ct rose gold chain, 9ct T-bar and pigeon racing 9ct rose gold pendant inscribed ‘S.D.U. St. Pauls Flying Club 1937’, diameter of watch 42mm, combined approx 82g.Additional InformationThe links, the spring ends, the T-bar and the pigeon pendant are all hallmarked. The swivel fob is also marked to the rim. The pocket watch ticks when wound, but not guaranteed to be in working order. Some slight staining to the dial, the back of the case is very slightly sprung, general surface scratches throughout.
PATEK PHILIPPE; a platinum and 18ct yellow gold crown wind slim open faced pocket watch, the silvered dial set with Arabic numerals, signed eighteen jewel movement numbered 811.865, the case numbered 603.325, diameter 42mm, approx 45.6g, sold with original circular leather pouch and in original silk lined leather case, also presented with a Christmas gift note, presumably when it was given.Provenance: From a private North West collection.Additional InformationThere are no extract from Archive papers with this watch. It is presented in good condition, ticks when wound and runs freely. Minor surface scratches to the case and glass but overall in good condition.Insurance figure in 2008 was £14,000
A yellow metal pocket watch chain suspending a yellow metal propelling pencil to one end and a circular locket to the other, length approx 33cm.Additional InformationNo pieces are marked, the propelling pencil has a very stiff action and is slightly misshapen to the lower end, general surface wear and scratches throughout.
A hallmarked silver long graduated pocket watch chain, length 71cm, and a further chain comprising two individual sections one with spring loaded end, length 60cm, combined 124g (2).Additional InformationThe larger example has marks to each link but sections are heavily tarnished. The second one is unfinished on one end as can be seen and is comprised of two chains both graduated and only one of these chain is stamped to each section. General surface wear throughout.
Three gold plated crown wind screw back open face pocket watches, the first by Hamilton with Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds hand and winding crown at the 'three' point, the twenty-one jewelled movement signed 'C.R. McLachlan, Winnipeg, Man and No.347606, diameter 50mm, the second by Waltham with fifteen jewel movement No.21721620, diameter 51mm, the third by Elgin with seventeen jewel movement No.20994420, diameter 45mm.Additional InformationThe Hamilton watch has an area of cracking around the number two, general surface wear and some tarnishing to the metalware, ticks when wound. The Waltham example has heavy tarnishing to the case throughout, very heavy in parts, ticks when wound, hairline crack to the dial between the eleven and twelve points with some light surface scratches to the dial. The Elgin example does not tick and has a hairline crack running from the subsidiary seconds hand to five various points in the outer dial, a couple of dents to the back of the case. All three with general surface wear throughout.
Four gold plated crown wind full hunter pocket watches, the first by Dominant with Masonic symbols as the hour markers and with fifteen jewel movement, diameter 50mm, two by Elgin including one in a radiating engraved case with movement No.1869039, diameter 52mm, the second Elgin with white enamel dial set with Arabic numerals and subsidiary seconds dial with fifteen jewel movement No.22057479, diameter 48mm and the fourth by Waltham with engraved case and seventeen jewel movement No.20991977, diameter 47mm (4).Additional InformationAll tick when wound but none are guaranteed to be in working order. All have wear to the cases. The Dominant watch, the smaller Elgin watch are unable to close so the covering lid is permanently in an upright position, some heavy tarnishing in parts, surface scratches. The Waltham watch has owners initials GL engraved to the base, and all four with general surface wear to the dials.
Two hallmarked silver pocket watches to include a chronograph example, diameter 60mm, together with a hallmarked silver Albert chain and fob with enamelled detail, inscribed 'Wigan Junior Cup 1901', approx 416g.Additional InformationGeneral wear to each of the cases, the smaller pocket watch with crack to the dial. Minor chip to the glass on the chronograph example, tarnishing, scratches to the case. Neither of the watches have been wound to check if they are currently functioning.
OMEGA; a gentleman's chrome crown wind pocket watch, the enamel dial with Arabic numerals and subsidiary seconds dial, diameter 46mm (af), and a Elgin base metal pocket watch with enamel dial, Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds dial, diameter 58mm (2).Additional InformationThe omega watch with large chips from the dial, the fingers are loose, and two fingers are present but one appears to be missing, cracking to the dial. The Elgin watch is missing a finger from the subsidiary dial and also cracking to the dial, it has also been over wound. The Omega watch when wound does not appear to be ticking. Both in need of restoration.
A large quantity of pocket watches and pocket watch parts including loose movements (af).Additional InformationMany of these pieces have been stored in a damp environment causing sever rust, heavy tarnishing and toning throughout. All the of the watches including in this lot have faults and flaws and are presented in very poor condition. Due to the amount of items in the lot we are unable to provide specific condition requests.
A gold plated crown wind slim open face pocket watch with silver dial set with Arabic numerals, diameter 45mm, and four base metal crown wind pocket watches (5).Additional InformationInitials to the back of the slim line case, does not tick when wound, staining to the dial, surface scratches, the other four are in poor condition, damage to dials, very heavily tarnished and heavy wear throughout.
THOMAS RUSSELL & SON OF LIVERPOOL; a 9ct yellow gold cased open faced crown wind pocket watch, the signed white enamel dial set with Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds dial, dial diameter 4.2cm, the movement signed and no. 36629, approx 89.4g (mechanism af)Additional InformationDoes not run when wound, will need attention, case with scratches and dents, some small flecks of dust or dirt to dial.
PATEK PHILIPPE; an 18ct yellow gold crown wind slim open faced pocket watch, the silvered dial set with gold batons and subsidiary seconds hand, the signed movement numbered 860.606, the case numbered 417.869, diameter 44mm, approx 46.4g, sold with original leather case and original certificate.Provenance: From a private North West collection.Additional InformationNo Archive records with the watch, but it is presented in very good condition. Ticks when wound and runs freely. Minor surface scratches to the case back and glass, but overall presented very well. A few scuffs to the leather case.
J. HARGREAVES & CO OF LIVERPOOL; an 18ct yellow gold crown wind open face pocket watch, the white enamel dial set with Roman numerals with chronograph outer ring and inscribed 'Makers to the Queen and H.R.H. The Prince of Wales', with engraved initials to the back of case and presentation inscription to the cuvette 'Presented to Mr C.G.Day as appreciated of 28 years faithful service by T. & J. Smith, 1908', the movement signed and No.55384, diameter 56mm, approx 137.2g.Additional InformationBoth rear case and cuvette hallmarked 18ct, the watch is very stiff when trying to wind and is currently not functioning at all. The white enamel dial has a very fine hairline crack between the one and two numerals but otherwise ok. Light surface scratches and a few small dents throughout. The function button on the side of the watch is not working.For those asking what the diameter of the watch is, this is clearly stated in the description, as is the fact that the watch is not functioning.
ARNOLD & LEWIS OF ST. ANN’S SQUARE MANCHESTER; a lady’s 18ct yellow gold cased pocket watch, the circular enamelled dial set with Roman numerals, diameter 3.7cm, the signed movement no. 18739, approx 55.2g (af).Additional InformationDial with hairline cracks, does not run when wound, will require attention, scratches and nicks.The cuvette is 18ct gold and any inscriptions would have been mentioned in the description.
Two hallmarked silver cased key wind pocket watches for restoration, one with engine turned dial signed 'Polly Mansfield' and numbered 61788 to movement, the other inscribed 'John Massey' to dust cover, and a further silver plated watch (3).Additional InformationHeavy general wear, none tested, no guarantee of working order, the engine turned example missing the glass and the seconds hand, all will need attention and restoration, sold as seen.
STREETS OF DERBY; a Victorian hallmarked silver key wind pocket watch with enamel dial set with Roman numerals and subsidiary dial, London 1890, diameter 47mm, approx 120g. Additional InformationGeneral wear to the case, missing the subsidiary seconds hand, the watch is currently not functioning, no guarantee of working order.
A 19th century hallmarked silver key wind open face pocket watch with silver dial engraved with flowers and set with Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds hand, diameter 50mm, and two key wind hallmarked silver full hunter pocket watches each with white enamel dial set with Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds hand, one by Waltham (3).Additional InformationVarious hallmark, damage to both dials on the enamelled examples, very heavy tarnishing to the metal, surface scratches and dents, none are working, general surface wear throughout.
WILLIAM WALL OF RICHMOND; a 19th century pair cased key wind pocket watch with repoussé movement, the white enamel dial set with Arabic numerals, the outer case with applied tortoiseshell decoration, with verge escapement, diameter 37mm.Additional InformationThe outer case with large amounts of loss to the tortoiseshell, the enamel dial with heavy wear and scratches. The watch is not working, no guarantee of working order. The inner case is heavily worn.
W. SALISBURY; a Victorian hallmarked silver key wind pocket watch with enamel dial set with Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds dial, London 1862, diameter 50mm.Additional InformationThe glass is loose, missing subsidiary seconds hand, heavy wear and dents to the case. The watch is currently not functioning, no guarantee of working order.
RAILWAY INTEREST (L.M.S & L&Y); a plated crown wind record open face pocket watch with white enamel dial set with Roman numerals, the case back inscribed 'L.M.S.1018.0', diameter 58mm, the second watch with white enamel dial set with Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds hand No.16524959 to the dial and inscribed to the case back 'L&Y', diameter 58mm (2).Additional InformationThe record watch has tarnishing and the central band of the case is heavily tarnished, some staining to the bezel, the dial is ok, the case back is quite heavily worn and it is becoming difficult to read the inscription. The second watch has a couple of fine cracks to the dial, heavy tarnishing to the case and the inscription is becoming worn. Surface scratches to both and neither are working.
WILLIAM BOLD OF LIVERPOOL; a George III hallmarked silver pair cased key wind pocket watch, the white painted dial set with Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds dial, with verge escape mechanism, diameter 50mm, the case marked for Chester 1819.Additional InformationThe watch is over wound, the glass has been cracked in a number of places, denting to the case, old repair to the outer case.
RAILWAY INTEREST (B.R.); a plated crown wind pocket watch with white enamel dial set with Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds hand with both dial and screw back case inscribed 'B.R. (W). 0.4348, diameter 55mm, the second example with hinged back, scratched through 'B.R.(S). 2155, diameter 58mm (2).Additional InformationThe first watch has an area of damage between the four and five parts to the enamel, also several cracks running through the dial and some staining, tarnishing and surface scratches and dents to the case. The second watch has a series of cracks to the dial, is missing the glass and has heavy wear to the case, it has also been over wound and there is no give in the winding crown. Neither are working.
BUREN; a 9ct yellow gold cased open faced crown wind 'Grand Prix' pocket watch, the circular enamelled dial set with Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds dial, the case reverse inscribed 'To Alec, 6th June 1985 with love from Blodwen', the dust cover inscribed 'Imperial Chemical Industries Ltd presented to J. Wadcock 30 years' service 1954', the seventeen jewel movement signed and numbered 19 35/12 690, diameter 48mm (mechanism af), on 9ct gold curb link watch chain with T-bar, approx 111.1g.Additional InformationNot running, the mechanism will need attention as does not seem to wind. Dial clean, some very minor specks of dirt and dust, further scratches, etc throughout.
BALL WATCH COMPANY OF CLEVELAND; a gold plated screw back crown wind open face pocket watch with white enamel dial set with Arabic numerals and subsidiary seconds dial inscribed 'Trademark Official RR Standard Ball Watch Co, Cleveland', diameter 52mm, and a Waltham crown wind open face gold plated screw back pocket watch with white enamel dial set with Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds dial inscribed 'C.W. Hinksman, Jeweller, Huddersfield', diameter 55mm.Additional InformationThe Bell watch has several fine hairline cracks to the dial and some rust forming to the hands, ticks when wound, the balance wheel moves freely, the case has some light surface scratches and is loosing some of the plate around the edges and around the winding crown and ring loop. The Waltham watch has hairline cracks to the dial, rust forming to the hands, some pitting to the dial, surface scratches to the case and loosing the tarnish quite heavily around the edges of the watch, crown wind and ring loop attachment. Ticks when wound but no guarantee of working order.Serial number is 224428
A Goliath plated crown wind pocket watch, the white enamelled dial set with Roman numerals (af) and four fashion watches (5).Additional InformationThe dial of the pocket watch is badly damaged with two large chips, also missing the seconds hand, chips to the glass, heavy tarnishing to the case and also slightly sprung. Knife marks where people have opened the case previously and the function buttons are not working.
WALTHAM; a sterling silver crown wind open faced pocket watch, the white enamelled dial set with Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds, the movement inscribed 'Traveller, 11211957', diameter 51mm.Additional InformationThe watch ticks when wound, but no guarantee to be in working order. A couple of small dents to the case, light scratches to the glass.
Two hallmarked and one 0.800 silver cased pocket watches, three plated examples including a Liga Best Centre Seconds Chronograph, a hallmarked silver watch chain and silver part chain, a silver fob medal and a cased Dollond of London Damp Detector, the group for restoration.Additional InformationVaried condition, none running, all will need attention, Liga with chips to dial, scratches, nicks, marks to dials, etc, Damp Detector with staining to paper dial.
WALTHAM; a gold plated crown wind open faced pocket watch, the white enamelled dial set with Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds hand, suspended on a gold plated fob chain, diameter of watch 50mm, length of chain 38.5cm, also a base metal key wind open face pocket watch, the white enamelled dial set with Roman numerals (2).Additional InformationHeavy wear to both, surface scratches, some staining to the dials. A crack in the glass on the Waltham, the chain is in pretty good order.
WALTHAM; a 14ct yellow gold full hunter pocket watch with engine turned detail to the front case centred with a vacant shield shaped cartouche, white enamel dial set with Roman numerals and subsidiary second hand, 14ct gold cuvette and movement signed 'P.J. Bartlett, Waltham, Mass No.23033385, diameter 55mm, approx 92.7g.Additional InformationSeconds dial is missing its hand, the dial is also rather dirty with rust to the hands and detritus to the surface. The outer case has a few light scratches and dents, ticks when wound but not currently working.The cuvette is not gold and any inscriptions would have been mentioned in the description. Diameter is 50mm
PATEK PHILIPPE FOR TIFFANY & CO; an 18ct rose gold full hunter repeating pocket watch, the front case with engraved lion rampant enclosing a white enamelled dial set with Arabic numerals and subsidiary seconds hand, signed cuvette and movement with matching numbers 90689, the outer case numbered 225.049, diameter 44mm, approx 95.2g.Footnote: Accompanied by AGI insurance valuation of £24,000.Provenance: From a private North West collection.Additional InformationTicks when wound and runs freely, some rubbing to the lion rampant and general light surface scratches. Should be pointed out that the lion rampant is engraved to both covers. Light scratch around the side sliding button, but overall in good order. There is no accompanying paperwork with the watch, or a case.Insurance valuation in 2008 of £24,000.
A Victorian hallmarked silver cased mid-sized key wind pocket watch with circular dial set with Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds dial, diameter 40mm. Additional InformationHeavy wear to the case, hairline cracks to the dial, the watch is currently not working, no guarantee of working order.
MILITARY INTEREST; SAMPSON MARKS & CO OF JOHANNESBURG; a plated military issued pocket watch with white enamel dial set with Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds hand and with fifteen jewel movement, the screw off back case with military crow's foot, diameter 51mm, a military issued Elgin timer No.1134/60, 6B4/117, 14/5SEC.T.P., diameter 50mm, and an unnamed military issued pocket watch with Arabic numerals to the dial and back of case inscribed 'GSTP' with military crow's foot.Additional InformationSurface scratches and wear throughout, the third watch has heavy tarnishing and discolouration to the back, also heavy staining to the dial. The timer is rather loose in the case, none are working, hairline cracks to the enamel dial.
A hallmarked silver pocket watch chain with blood stone swivel fob to one end, spring loaded clip to the other, suspending a further fob with vacant shield shaped cartouche and T-bar, length 41cm, and a further silver pocket watch chain with T-bar, spring loaded clip and associated silver propelling toothpick, length 40.5cm, combined approx 82.5g (2).Additional InformationThe first chain has marks to each piece, there are dents around the edge of the blood stone swivel fob, general surface wear. The second chain, the toothpick actions works well, slight misshaping to a couple of the links, the main oval links are stamped, it is unfinished at one end, the T-bar is also stamped both with general surface wear throughout.
RAILWAY INTEREST; a late Victorian hallmarked silver open face key wind pocket watch with white enamel dial set with Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds hand and original painted scene of a steam train, hallmarked for Chester 1890 and suspending a short silver fob chain, diameter 55mm, and a plated key wind open face pocket watch with white enamel dial set with Roman numerals inscribed 'Railway Timekeeper, J.L Goodrick, Thirsk', diameter 56mm (2).Additional InformationWe have no doubt that the decoration to the first pocket watch is contemporary to the watch, surface scratches throughout, there are a few dents to the silver bezel, not currently working. The short watch chain is stamped to each section but the T-bar is plated. The second watch has numerous faults to the dial including an area of damage and hairline cracks, scratches and heavy wear throughout, knife marks where people have tried to open the watch. Neither are working.
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