£240
Thomas West, Reading - George II silver verge pair cased pocket watch, London 1756, the movement signed Thos West, Reading, no. 5186, with decorative pierced engraved balance cock with mask, flat steel three arm balance, silvered regulating scale and square baluster pillars, enamel dial with Roman numerals and minute track with five minute divisions, gilt hands, bullseye glass within a plain inner case and associated outer case, case maker 'I.B' 51mm
Movement - currently functioning.
Dial - crude chip repairs at the six position, small chips at the two and twelve positions, scratch marks.
Glass - surface scratches present, heavier scratch to the centre.
Hands - replacement hands with surface marks.
Case - inner case with small bruise marks, mild tarnish marks, replacement stem with solder visible, lacking bow (with ring replacement), outer case associated with no hallmarks, some bruise marks and tarnishing marks, rubbed indistinct inscription to the case back.
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