Lot 582 , A late Victorian 18ct gold keyless lever pocket watch by Wright & Craighead.
A late Victorian 18ct gold keyless lever pocket watch by Wright & Craighead.
Estimate £400-600
Watch is not currently running. Crown only rotates counter clockwise. Gold maker's mark is "JW". 2 hairline cracks to the dial from the centre going to the edge, either side of the 1. Also a smaller one across the bridge from the centre to the seconds circle. There is rust to the minute hand and scratches to the glass. Case has several light surface scratches and 3 significant dents to the edges as well as several smaller ones. Covers close firmly.
Outer diameter of case 4.5cm. Gross weight is 87.9 grams.
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Sold for £640