We have seen a vast rise in the demand for Antique Pocket Watches here at LoveAntiques.com in recent months, which could be down to the popularity of recent period dramas such as Peaky Blinders and Downton Abbey or simply because they make for timeless gifts. Whatever the reason is for this surge in sales, we're sure you'll have your own reason for loving Antique Pocket Watches.
Our Dealer of The Month has a deep-rooted love for Antique Pocket Watches that stems from a rather endearing childhood memory. Leslie Licht, the founder of Euro Antique Watches, recalls a fond memory from his childhood where he was sat holding a beautiful Silver IWC Schaffhausen Pocket Watch belonging to his Grandfather, and became transfixed watching the second hand travel steadily around the face of the watch. He had a very close bond with his Grandfather, and when he sadly passed away years later, Leslie inherited this Pocket Watch, so of course, the watch serves as a memory of his dear Grandfather.
From then on, Leslie started collecting Pocket Watches and in 1985 this hobby became a business and he established Euro Antique Watches. He started trading at Antiques Fairs, meeting customers and making business contacts, which brought him much enjoyment and great satisfaction, especially when seeing the delight in his customers faces when they purchased one of his Pocket Watches.
With times changing and on-line services growing, Leslie made the decision in more recent years to solely trade online, selling mostly Antique Pocket Watches and the occasional clock or pocket watch fob and chain. He takes pleasure in listing new items on LoveAntiques.com and when asked what he enjoys most about the products he sells, he advised us that he mostly enjoys the high-quality technical movements, and is fascinated by the craftsmanship that goes in to these 'true pieces of art'
When it comes to customer service, Leslie says, "My motto is: The client is king! I always offer my best service, and as a result I have received a large amount of very positive feedback regarding both service and packaging over the years. Buying at Euro Antique Watches is guaranteed to be a great experience"
So whether you're looking for a gift or simply wanting to add to your own collection, make sure you take a look at the superb array of stock on offer from Euro Antique Watches.
Check out our website: www.euroantiquewatches.com
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Superb Yellow Gilt Open Face Detached Lever Pocket/w English
Superb Yellow Gilt Open Face Detached Lever Pocket Watch- English 1860s
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You are bidding on a superb Yellow Gilt Open Face Pocket Watch made in England in 1860s. This pocket watch is complete with a key.
DIAL: The golden coloured enamel dial has black Roman numerals. The center of dial is engraved with floral pattern and houses in the middle. The dial has nice, blued steel hands and a subsidiary seconds dial at the six.
MOVEMENT: The English bar lever movement has 13 jewels and a highly polished steel balance. The movement is a Lepine layout with a detached lever bi-metallic balance rim to compensate for temperature variations.
The pocket watch has just come back from my watch maker and is in very good condition. However, we cannot guarantee accuracy for an antique pocket watch.
CASE: The watch lies in a gilt case. The inner side of the case numbered 2911. The cuvette is signed Detached Lever, 13 Jewels, Cooper Liverpool.
Diameter: 55 mm - Weght: 107gr - English Made – 1860
Compensation balance: made of steel or nickel having a brass layer fused on to its outer diameter and cut so as to form bi-metallic “limbs” which, under the influence of a rise or a fall in temperature move correspondingly inwards or outwards relative to centre. By this means compensation is effected for and cut so as to form bi-metallic limbs.
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Payment can be done through PayPal or Bank Transfer.
As always, all my shipping items are sent out with Royal Mail signed for and registered Post, with tracking available.
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declaration
Euro Antique Watches has clarified that the Superb Yellow Gilt Open Face Detached Lever Pocket/w English (LA559881) is genuinely of the period declared with the date/period of manufacture being 1860