Lot 131 , An 18ct gold open faced gentlemans pocket watch, Thomas Wingman, St Jamess Street, London, No.3660, diam. 5.4cm

An 18ct gold open faced gentleman's pocket watch, Thomas Wingman, St James's Street, London, No.3660, full plate movement, frosted gold dial with applied numerals, engine turned case, diam. 5.4cm
Estimate £500-800

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The main case is in good condition with perhaps very slight wear to the engine turning but no other faults noted, back cover hinges open and bears the 18 Crown and M hallmarks, hinge is slightly out of shape, dust cover is engraved with the name, address of the maker and movement number, a steel catch allows this to spring open revealing the diamond set cock and balance wheel but no further access is allowed without taking the piece apart, the main backplate of movement engraved with name of maker and matching movement number. Watch is not going. Dial looks original but with light oxidisation.


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Sold for £1,100