J.R. Williams & Son. An 18ct gold manual wind open face pocket watch
Case and Movement numbered 5565, London Hallmark for 1879
Jewelled 3/4 plate lever movement with cut and compensated bi-metallic balance wheel, enamel dial with black Roman numerals and outer minute track, blued steel spade hands, subsidiary dial at 6 for running seconds, polished round hinged case engraved 'FAYS CE QUE DUYS ADVIENNE QUE POURRA' (Do what you must, matter not the consequences), rampant lion on crown, gold cuvette with personal dedication, case and cuvette stamped 'J.W,' movement signed
47mm.
Jewelled 3/4 plate lever movement with cut and compensated bi-metallic balance wheel, enamel dial with black Roman numerals and outer minute track, blued steel spade hands, subsidiary dial at 6 for running seconds, polished round hinged case engraved 'FAYS CE QUE DUYS ADVIENNE QUE POURRA' (Do what you must, matter not the consequences), rampant lion on crown, gold cuvette with personal dedication, case and cuvette stamped 'J.W,' movement signed
47mm.
Sold for
£812
inc. premium
Category: Clocks and Watches / Watches
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