A late 18th century silver pair-case open-face key-wind verg...

Hammer

£420

A late 18th century silver pair-case open-face key-wind verge pocket watch, by William Arwen of Huddersfield, white enamel dial with hand painted black Arabic numerals, gilt openwork lozenge hands with pierced and engraved Prince of Wales feathers balance cock raised on cylindrical pillars, case maker IB, hallmarks Chester 1794, movement no. 220, outer case width 55mm, working order

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Movement – currently working
Dial - star impact mark between 8 and 9 with numerous radiating hairline fractures, several other faint hairline cracks and 1 small chip on edge near 6
Glass - light surface marks
Hands - good
Case - general wear and minor abrasions with several minor dents on inner caseback