June 30, 2020 Fine Pocket Watch
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 6/30/2020
18K Gold Triple-Signed Thomas Russell & Son, Liverpool, Chronograph Centre Seconds Open Face Pocket Watch, Circa 1898. Sliding switch at 2 o'clock on outer rim starts and stops watch. Watch is fully hallmarked with Chester City and date mark 1898, with crown and "18" gold fineness marks, and numbered matching movement with raised case maker initials "T. R" in oval mark. Movement marked "Tho. Russell & Son, Makers to the Queen, 12 Church St., Liverpool" and numbered "96211". Beveled crystal. Crown slightly discolored and some wear present to bow from use with pocket watch chain, otherwise in near mint condition.
Condition: (Excellent - Near Mint).
Case Material
18K Yellow Gold.
Case Type
Open Face, Plain.
Dial
White Enamel, Single Sunken.
Chapter
Roman, with Arabic Outer 1/5th Seconds Divisions, Black.
Hands
Gold Space with Blued Steel Centre Seconds.
Movement
Keyless Pin-Set, 96211.
Complications
Chronograph, Centre Seconds.
Signed
"Tho. Russel & Son" Dial and Movement. "T. R" in Oval Mark inside Case and Cuvette.
Condition
Excellent Working Order.