An antique ''Express'' English Lever sterling silver pocket watch from J G Graves of Sheffield.
The watch has a key-winding movement which is working well. A winding key will be included. The watch was made by the Lancashire Watch Company and retailled by J G Graves. The movement is protected by a fitted inner dust cover.
The watch measures 52.3mm diameter excluding the stem and the loop. The case is sterling silver and there are hallmarks inside both of the case backs for Chester 1904, with a maker''s mark TPH for The Lancashire Watch Co Ltd (Thomas Peter Hewitt). The case has some wear to the engine turned detail and a couple of mild bruieses to the back but overall it is in nice condition for an 1900s piece.
The watch glass is in nice condition with only the odd minor mark.
The enamel dial is signed The ''Express'' English Lever, J G Graves, Sheffield. The dial has a light nibbling/hairline cracks to the outer edge at 2 & 4 o''clock mainly under the bezel but otherwise it is in nice condition.
The watch has blued steel hands.
The watch will be sent in a new presentation box.
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Antique Number: SA494811
Dateline of this antique is 1900
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