Lot 601 , A Victorian silver slow beat keywind pocket watch by Thomas Yates, Preston,
A Victorian silver 'slow beat' keywind pocket watch by Thomas Yates, Preston, with Roman dial and subsidiary seconds, the signed movement numbered 6959 and also inscribed Chris Bull. P.J. 837
Estimate £250-350
Tired engraved vacant cartouche on case back, minor scratches to case back in general, dial has minor hairline cracks by the six, case diameter 54mm, ticks when wound. Dust cap present. No patentee wording. Being sold as slow beat.
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Sold for £440