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Rare Taff Vale Railway Issue No 120 Pocket Watch Supplied by H W Bedford London, Dating Pre-1922
For sale by Oliver Sargent Antiques
for sale €497     $540
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Rare Taff Vale Railway Issue No 120 Pocket Watch Supplied by H W Bedford London, Dating Pre-1922

19th century
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For sale, this good Taff Vale Railway pocket watch issue no 120 supplied by W H Bedford London, dating pre-1922. This large heavy pocket watch retains a yellowed front glass, its original dial and handset. The Nickel case shows wear to the case back issue markings, but you can still make them out. The gilt movement is by Waltham no 4936693 dating circa 1890, it is in full working order holding time, having recently been fully serviced. Great original condition. Dial with slight chipping to top, mostly covered by the bezel, and a couple of hairlines around 8, all shown in the pics. Size 57mm diameter excluding crown and approx. 20mm thick. Rare in this original state. Price £425.00 inclusive of shipping to within the UK

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Physical Dimensions
Height
5.7cm (2.24")
Width
5.7cm (2.24")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Declaration

Oliver Sargent Antiques has dated this Antique Railway Pocket Watch to the 1890s.

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SA1130293
Dealers Internal Reference
OSA1445
Description
For sale, this good Taff Vale Railway pocket watch issue no 120 supplied by W H Bedford London, dating pre-1922. This large heavy pocket watch retains a yellowed front glass, its original dial and handset. The Nickel case shows wear to the case back issue markings, but you can still make them out.
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The gilt movement is by Waltham no 4936693 dating circa 1890, it is in full working order holding time, having recently been fully serviced.
Oliver Sargent Antiques

Great original condition. Dial with slight chipping to top, mostly covered by the bezel, and a couple of hairlines around 8, all shown in the pics. Size 57mm diameter excluding crown and approx. 20mm thick. Rare in this original state. Price £425.00 inclusive of shipping to within the UK

You can find more items of interest and purchase through our website, using all major credit cards:

please visit: www.oliversargentantiques.com

Height
5.7cm (2.24")
Width
5.7cm (2.24")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Date of Manufacture

Oliver Sargent Antiques has dated this Antique Railway Pocket Watch to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1130293
Dealers Internal Ref
OSA1445
Oliver Sargent Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2013

Specialists in vintage military watches & clocks and antique oriental ceramics & works of art

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An open-face antique pocket watch featuring a silver-coloured metal casing, cream enamel dial with black Roman numerals, and a gold-toned winding crown.
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Archive I An open-face antique pocket watch featuring a silver-coloured metal casing, cream enamel dial with black Roman numerals, and a gold-toned winding crown.

Rare Taff Vale Railway Issue No 120 Pocket Watch Supplied by H W Bedford London, Dating Pre-1922

Archive II An open-face antique pocket watch featuring a silver-coloured metal casing, cream enamel dial with black Roman numerals, and a gold-toned winding crown. View II
Archive III An open-face antique pocket watch featuring a silver-coloured metal casing, cream enamel dial with black Roman numerals, and a gold-toned winding crown. View III
Archive IV An open-face antique pocket watch featuring a silver-coloured metal casing, cream enamel dial with black Roman numerals, and a gold-toned winding crown. View IV
Archive V An open-face antique pocket watch featuring a silver-coloured metal casing, cream enamel dial with black Roman numerals, and a gold-toned winding crown. View V
Archive VI An open-face antique pocket watch featuring a silver-coloured metal casing, cream enamel dial with black Roman numerals, and a gold-toned winding crown. View VI
Archive VII An open-face antique pocket watch featuring a silver-coloured metal casing, cream enamel dial with black Roman numerals, and a gold-toned winding crown. View VII
Archive VIII An open-face antique pocket watch featuring a silver-coloured metal casing, cream enamel dial with black Roman numerals, and a gold-toned winding crown. View VIII
Archive IX An open-face antique pocket watch featuring a silver-coloured metal casing, cream enamel dial with black Roman numerals, and a gold-toned winding crown. View IX
Archive X An open-face antique pocket watch featuring a silver-coloured metal casing, cream enamel dial with black Roman numerals, and a gold-toned winding crown. View X
Archive XI An open-face antique pocket watch featuring a silver-coloured metal casing, cream enamel dial with black Roman numerals, and a gold-toned winding crown. View XI
Archive XII An open-face antique pocket watch featuring a silver-coloured metal casing, cream enamel dial with black Roman numerals, and a gold-toned winding crown. View XII
Archive XIII An open-face antique pocket watch featuring a silver-coloured metal casing, cream enamel dial with black Roman numerals, and a gold-toned winding crown. View XIII
Archive XIV An open-face antique pocket watch featuring a silver-coloured metal casing, cream enamel dial with black Roman numerals, and a gold-toned winding crown. View XIV
Archive XV An open-face antique pocket watch featuring a silver-coloured metal casing, cream enamel dial with black Roman numerals, and a gold-toned winding crown. View XV
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An open-face antique pocket watch featuring a silver-coloured metal casing, cream enamel dial with black Roman numerals, and a gold-toned winding crown.
Rare Taff Vale Railway Issue No 120 Pocket Watch Supplied by H W Bedford London, dating pre-1922
Ref: SA1130293
An open-face antique pocket watch featuring a silver-coloured metal casing, cream enamel dial with black Roman numerals, and a gold-toned winding crown.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectPocket Watches
  • Period19th century
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialNickel, Enamel, Glass, Steel
  • ColourSilver, Cream
  • MotifsRoman numerals, Spade hands, Open-face casing, Stem winding crown
  • SizeH 5.7 cm (2 in) x W 5.7 cm (2 in) x D 2 cm (1 in)

This Edwardian open-face pocket watch dates from the 1890 period and was issued by the Taff Vale Railway, supplied by H W Bedford of London. The piece consists of a silver-coloured nickel case, cream enamel dial, clear glass crystal, dark steel hands, and a gold-toned stem winding crown. Visible details include black Roman numerals, spade hands, a yellowed front glass, slight chipping on the dial near the top, and hairlines near the eight o'clock position. The nickel case displays wear on the back where issue markings remain partially legible. The watch measures 5.7 cm high, 5.7 cm wide, and 2 cm deep. In a modern home, this timepiece serves as a collector's item or a decorative display piece in a gentleman's library study, sitting comfortably on a desk, bookshelf, or within a cabinet. The open-face design allows it to be placed on display stands or stored safely in display boxes when not being examined or handled.

FAQs

Railway issue pocket watches were precision mechanical timepieces assigned to transport workers, such as train drivers and guards, to ensure strict schedule synchronisation across the network.

These watches were generally crafted using durable nickel or silver-plated brass cases, fitted with mineral glass crystals and enamel dials with hand-painted numerals.

Authenticity is verified through official issue numbers and railway company initials stamped on the case back, along with maker marks on the internal movement.

Pocket watches can be mounted on a tabletop pocket watch stand or displayed under a glass dome cloche to serve as a desk or shelf accent.

Store the timepiece in a dry environment away from magnetic fields, wind the stem mechanism carefully without forcing it, and have a qualified horologist service the movement periodically.
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