An Antique 1883 Chester Silver Pocket Watch.

Name: An Antique 1883 Chester Silver Pocket Watch.
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA382455
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by The Vintage Wrist Watch Company

Description

An antique 1883 Chester silver pocket watch.

The watch has a key-winding movement (a new key will be included) which is ticking away nicely and the time keeping is good to within 2 - 3 minutes over 24 hours. The movement is numbered 1552 and it is protected by a fitted inner dust cover.

The watch measures 46.4 mm diameter excluding the stem. It is silver and there are hallmarks inside the two case backs for Chester 1883, with a maker's mark W.J ( William Jee ). The case has mild bruising to the back but overall it is in nice condition.

The watch glass has has faint surface marking to the outer edge from use although very acceptable.

The dial has faint hairline cracks but otherwise it is in nice condition.

The watch has its original blued steel hands.

Price includes worldwide postage.

Declaration

The Vintage Wrist Watch Company has dated this piece to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA382455

Dealers Notes

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All of our watches are checked over before listing, and are also checked for accuracy which is usually within around +/- two to three minutes over 24 hours (unless otherwise stated), which is considered respectable for a vintage watch.

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Description

An antique 1883 Chester silver pocket watch.

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The watch has a key-winding movement (a new key will be included) which is ticking away nicely and the time keeping is good to within 2 - 3 minutes over 24 hours.

The Vintage Wrist Watch Company

The movement is numbered 1552 and it is protected by a fitted inner dust cover.

fig 1. An antique 1883 Chester silver pocket watch. — fig 1. An Antique 1883 Chester Silver Pocket Watch.

The watch measures 46.4 mm diameter excluding the stem. It is silver and there are hallmarks inside the two case backs for Chester 1883, with a maker's mark W.J ( William Jee ). The case has mild bruising to the back but overall it is in nice condition.