Pocket Watch: Antique Silver Thomas Russell Full Hunter Pocket Watch

The watch has a Swiss stem-winding movement which is working nicely. The movement is signed with the name, Thos Russell & Son, Liverpool. The movement is protected by an inner hinged cover. The watch measures 51mm diameter excluding the winding stem and the loop. The watch has a heavy 2oz case and there are hallmarks inside all three covers for London (import mark) 1917, with an importer’s mark for William Henry Sparrow. During the early 20th century, Thomas Russell & Son evolved from being a strict manufacturer into a major high-street retailer and importer. To keep up with demand, they regularly sourced parts from massive other watch manufacturers. The case is in lovely condition and it has the stepped detail which is typical of a Thomas Russell case. The winding crown pushes in to release the front cover. The acrylic lens is in good condition (some natural light reflection showing in the photos). The signed dial is in super condition with blued steel hands, a subsidiary seconds dial and outer minute track. The watch comes in a new presentation box. All prices include UK postage (because of GPSR legislation, we no longer post items less than 100 years old to Europe, including Northern Ireland). Please contact us regarding international shipping costs. Some countries do not allow the importation of antiques / watches / precious metals. Please contact us prior to placing an order if you are unsure about your country and we can check this for you. The international buyer is responsible for paying any import duties and taxes. All of our watches are checked over before listing and are also checked for accuracy which is usually within around +/- two to three minutes over 24 hours (unless otherwise stated), which is considered respectable for a vintage watch. We are a VAT registered company and all purchases are covered by Consumer Regulations. Credit / debit card purchases up to £300 can be made over the telephone on 01386 750238 or you can proceed via the red 'Buy Now' button on each listing page. We are an on-line only business and do not have facilities for callers. Our offices are open from Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm. With regards to appraisals / valuations, we receive a huge number of information requests each day and unfortunately do not have the manpower to deal with them all individually. Our advice would be to contact a local auctioneer for a full appraisal.