Pocket Watch: Antique Waltham Silver Pocket Watch & Chain

The watch has a 7 jewel grade 610 stem-winding movement which is working nicely. The movement is fully signed and it has the serial number 24,009,988 which dates it back to around 1921. The movement is protected by an inner hinged cover. The watch measures 49mm diameter excluding the winding stem and the loop. The case is silver and there are hallmarks inside both of the case backs for London (import mark), 1919 with a sponsor’s mark for George Stockwell. From 1 June 1907, Stockwells acted as assay agents, facilitating the import into Britain of foreign gold and silver items which had to be assayed and hallmarked in a UK assay office before being released for retail. The case is in good condition, just a few little marks to the engine turned detail on the back of the watch. The acrylic lens is in good condition, just a short very light scratch but you have to look closely to see it. Some natural light reflection showing in the photos. The signed dial is in lovely condition. Blued steel hands, a subsidiary seconds dial and outer minute track. The watch comes with an antique silver watch chain and fob. The chain measures 32cm long including the T-bar and the clasp. The T-bar is hallmarked for Birmingham 1905. Each of the links has the silver lion mark. Also included is a silver fob hallmarked for 1918. The fob was awarded to Pte J E Ford, awarded by Southern District Ireland Sports for ‘rugger’ in 1919. Total weight 38g. The watch and chain come in a new presentation box. All prices include UK postage (excluding 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 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.