18th Mar, 2023 9:30 GMT/BST
J.Hargreaves & Co: An 18 Carat Gold Full Hunter Chronograph Pocket Watch, signed J.Hargreaves & Co, Liverpool, Maker's to the Queen, 1878, key wound lever movement signed and numbered 45.564, split bimetallic balance, enamel dial with Roman numerals, outer fifth of seconds track, case with slide in the band to operate chronograph, inside case covers stamped with maker's mark JH&Co and a Chester gold hallmark for 1878
56mm wide
Sold for £2,300
Estimated at £1,200 - £1,500
Case with light surface scratches, front cover with slight rubbing to the vacant cartouche, dial edge above 12 with hairline cracks, dial is otherwise clean, winding smoothly and hand setting correctly, chronograph slide in the band is working, chronograph is working, movement in going order. Total watch weight 150.8g.
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Auction: Fine Jewellery, Watches & Silver, 18th Mar, 2023
Fine Jewellery, Watches and Silver Sales are held three times a year, coinciding with the Fine Sales. They offer the top tier of consignments, focusing on important diamonds, fine period and designer jewellery, the most desirable vintage and modern luxury watches by top makers and fine pieces of period silver.
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