Monday 18 May 2015 | 10:00 | Lots: 552

Monday 18 May 2015 | 10:00 | Lots: 552

Lot 86

Lot 86

An open face pocket watch by J. Hightons. Hallmarked Chester 1906. Unsigned key wind full plate...

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Lot 86

Lot Description

An open face pocket watch by J. Hightons. Hallmarked Chester 1906. Unsigned key wind full plate going barrel movement with club tooth lever escapement. Cream enamel dial with Roman numeral hour markers, subsidiary seconds dial to six. Silver case. 57mm. Together with a silver key wind open face pocket watch by J. Wartski. 51mm. Both recommended for spares and repair purposes only.

Postage: Auction Default

Weight: No

Total lot weight: No

Pocket watch by J. Hightons.<p>


<li>Movement is currently functioning.

<li>Movement has scratches, marks and tarnishing commensurate with general wear visible to the naked eye.

<li>Dial shows a crack between the 4 and 5 numerals. Dial also shows visible marks.

<li>Hour hand is missing. Hands have marks and tarnishing.

<li>Glass is missing.

<li>Case shows scratches, marks and some dints. Case also has wear and tarnishing. Hinges have wear to the corners.

<li>Bow shows wear. Pendent and bow have marks, scracthes and tarnishing.<p>


Pocket watch by J.Wartski


<li>Movement is currently functioning.

<li>Movement has scratches, marks and tarnishing commensurate with general wear visible to the naked eye. Noticeable tarnishing around the winding stem.

<li>Dial has a noticeable repaired chips. Dial has visible marks.

<li>Hands show noticeable marks and tarnishing. Seconds hand appears to be a later replacement and it appears to short for the dial. Second hand shows some distortion.

<li>Glass has noticeable scratches and marks.  

<li>Case shows scratches, marks and dints. Case back shows dents. Case is tarnished.

<li>Pendent and bow has marks, scratches and tarnishing. Pin appears to be a later replacement as it is too long


<p>This lot does not come with box or papers.<p>


Fellows do not guarantee the working order or accuracy of any lots sold.<p> Due to opening of the case back we recommend this watch is re-sealed by an authorised technician to ensure any stated water resistance is retained.<p>

Please see the Important Notices for Purchasers in our catalogue and online for any additional considerations that may affect this lot.<p>

If you should have further queries regarding this lot, please do not hesitate to contact the Watch Department on 0121 212 5506 or at watches@fellows.co.uk

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