Lot 116
A sterling silver alarm pocket watch made by Zenith and retailed by Birch & Gaydon LTD, circa...
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Lot 116
A sterling silver alarm pocket watch made by Zenith and retailed by Birch & Gaydon LTD, circa...
Lot 116
Lot Description
A sterling silver alarm pocket watch made by Zenith and retailed by Birch & Gaydon LTD, circa 1918, the black dial with bold luminous Arabic numerals, subsidiary alarm and seconds dials positioned at twelve and six o'clock respectively, the silver case numbered 84035 and hallmarked Glasgow import 1918, hand and alarm set pushers flank the winding at one and eleven o'clock, case back bears an integral stand, fitted with a signed movement with Swiss lever escapement and split compensated bimetal balance. Case diameter 47mm.
Brand: Zenith
Postage: Auction Default
Weight: No
Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
Birch & Gaydon Ltd alarm pocket watch made by Zenith, keyless wind, movement is currently functioning, dial appears to be in good condition although luminescent on numerals and hands is wearing away, the subsidiary seconds dial has the letter Q positioned below sixty seconds, glass has some small scratches, bezel is scratched and has a dint at eleven o' clock, case back is scratched and scuffed as a result of general wear.
"Although this watch does not bear any military property stamps, it does have certain attributes which would make it an admirable service timepiece. The retailer, Birch & Gaydon Ltd of London supplied the British military with equipment throughout the Great War , as is probably the case with this watch, also retailed their stock privately to members of the armed forces." (Quote taken from page 28 in Military Timepieces by Z.M.Wesolowski)
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