23rd Apr, 2022 9:30 GMT/BST

Jewellery, Watches & Silver

 
Lot 2265
 

2265

John Forrest: An 18 Carat Gold Open Faced Pocket Watch
signed John Forrest, London, Chronometer Maker to the Admiralty, 1876

single chain fusee lever movement signed and numbered 21337, split bimetallic balance, enamel dial with Roman numerals, seconds dial, case back with an engraved monogram inside case back with maker's mark RHJ and numbered 21337, London hallmark for 1876, cuvette with an engraved presention inscription, with attached watch chain, each link stamped 9c and a 9 carat gold swivel fob stamped 375

50mm wide

Sold for £1,500
Estimated at £900 - £1,200


 

Case with surface scratches and small dents in parts, back cover with an engraved monogram, back cover is very slightly springing when closed, cuvette cover with an engraved presentation inscription, dial is clean, hand setting correctly and winding smoothly, movement in going order. Total watch weight 102g. Total watch chain and fob weight 36g.

 


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Auction: Jewellery, Watches & Silver, 23rd Apr, 2022

Tennants’ Jewellery, Watches & Silver Sales bring together a wide a range of affordable period and modern jewellery, vintage and collectable watches, and silver from the 18th to 21st century.

 

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