POCKET WATCH COLLECTION
Saturday, 8 - Monday, 17 April 2023
Substantial 18ct gold, open face pocket watch by M. J. Russell, London, number 12189,
Realised: $3,600 plus premium
Current Bid $3,600 (20 bids, reserve met)
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Lot Details
54mm case, with inner 18ct gold dust cover, hallmarked Chester 1899 by Benson Brothers (John & William H Benson), watch case manufacturers, Wood Street, Liverpool. Floral chased and engraved case bezels; engraved monogram to back EHJ. Movement signed 'M. J. Russell, Chronometer Maker, London, 12189. ¾ plate keyless movement with lever escapement, hacking slide to stop and start seconds at II on band. White enamel dial with sunken centre signed; chapter ring with Roman numerals, minute and 300 indices, Arabic numerals at 5 minute marks. Gold hands, blued centre seconds. 144gm
