Victorian 18ct fusee lever hunter pocket watch, London 1879,...

Hammer

£660

Victorian 18ct fusee lever hunter pocket watch, London 1879, the movement signed J. Martin, Dublin, no. 84821, with engraved balance cock, gilt three arm balance and Bosley type regulator, gilt dial with Roman numeral chapter enclosing and engraved centre, blued steel hands, within a floral engraved case, case maker 'A.W.F.T' (Wickes & Trahern - Amelia Wickes & Frederick Trahern), 59.4gm, 43mm (lacking suspension ring)

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Movement - currently functioning.
Dial - surface marks and wear to the numerals.
Glass - light surface marks.
Hands - surface marks and some surface corrosion.
Case - split to the case at the front cover hinge which has been repaired, there is a small gap between the front cover and the case, the front cover appears a slightly more yellow gold tone than the rest of the case although both front and back covers have matching case stamps, some light surface marks, lacking bow.
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