Jan 22 2016
Great C 1880 T Russell & Son 18 K Gold Diamond Enamel Pocket Watch w Case 043
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We are situated near the City of Kawartha Lakes, Ontario, Canada. We have been an avid pickers (door knocker) and collectors for many years. All items offered come from collections, estates and private homes. We do check and respond to emails daily. We pack our items very carefully. Unfortunately, at this time we are not able to accomodate buyers outside of these areas. Examine our many photos carefully as a picture is worth a thousand words. Read our full description as we provide a lot of detail. Great C 1880 T Russell & Son 18 K Gold Diamond Enamel Pocket Watch w Case 043. Description This is a C 1880, 18 karat gold, hunting case, pocket watch. The case is marked G. The front and back are decorated with ornate beading, chasing, and an inner portion that is delicately detailed with dripping diamonds and a floral motif in the middle with diamonds (13 in total). The back is similarly detailed minus the diamonds and unfortunately some of the enamel is missing. This watch comes with the original key (assumed 18 k – similarly chased and patterned), and a lovely wood case with burgundy silk and velvet lining. The case is marked in gilt Thos Russell & Co LONDON 156199 (note this number is also engraved on the inner case of the watch). Maker Thomas Russell & Son. Marked WARRENTED 18 K FINE; G. Loup 18 K 156199; 20. Dial white porcelain; black Roman numbers; THOS RUSSELL & SON LONDON; gunmetal hands (see photos). Cuvette reads in script Detached Lever 15 Jewell Tho Russell & Son LONDON (see photos). The watch runs not has not been tested for accuracy or to see how long it will run for; the enamel on the back needs addressing as much of it is missing, as are 2 diamonds and the crystal. Also, please note that the wood case does not completely shut as it is slightly warped. The key is somewhat crimped or crushed. Dimensions approximately 1 1/2 diameter (case). Weight 43.8 grams in total. Please see our other listings. Please note all of our gold watches are reserved at the price of scrap gold. Australia, New Zealand, UK, Germany, France and Holland. _gsrx_vers_625 GS 6.9.7 (625). The item “Great C 1880 T Russell & Son 18 K Gold Diamond Enamel Pocket Watch w Case 043″ is in sale since Saturday, January 16, 2016. This item is in the category “Jewellery & Watches\Watches\Pocket Watches\Antique”. The seller is “birdseyeview$” and is located in City of Kawartha Lakes. This item can be shipped to Canada, to United States, to France, to Australia, to United Kingdom, to China, to Germany, to Japan.
- Case Material: 18 Karat Gold
- Country Made: England
- Age: 1880
- Features: Keywind Key Present