Antique Silver Pocket Watch, Ferryhill Locomotive

Antique silver pocket watch, Ferryhill Locomotive.

The watch has a key-wound movement which is working nicely. Originally there would have been an inner dust cover but this has been lost over the years. The movement is however protected by an inner hinged cover which has an inscription, 'Presented by the Ferryhill Loco Improvement Class to Mr J Richmond Class Instructor in Recognition of his services'.

The Ferryhill engine shed was built by Aberdeen Railway Company in 1850 and the site was continually developed until its closure in 1987. Calendonian Railway developed the site further into surrounding countrying and they also installed an impressive 70ft diameter turntable which sadly is now on the 'buildings at risk in Scotland' register.

This particular watch measures 52mm diameter excluding the stem and the loop. The case is silver and there are hallmarks inside the case backs for London (import mark), 1918, with an importer's mark for George Stockwell. From 1 June 1907, Stockwells acted as assay agents, facilitating the import into Britain of foreign gold and silver items, which had to be assayed and hallmarked in a UK assay office before being released for retail. The case has a couple of small knocks but overall is very acceptable.

The watch glass is in good condition.

The dial is in lovely condition.

The watch will be sent in a new presentation box.

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