SUMMARY:
A very fine condition Art Deco 14k Gold filled Russell Liverpool 15-Jewel Hunter Pocket Watch from 1925 with blue and white dial.
This is a beautifully made keyless-wound 14k gold filled pocket watch, made in ca. 1925
The watch recently cleaned and overhauled by our watchmaker, and comes with a two year mechanical warranty
THE DIAL: 99% mint, the white enamel dial with black Roman numerals and in bright condition with no chips or hairlines. The dial with fine blue steel spade hands. Diameter is 42 mm and signed Thomas Russell & Son, Liverpool, Tempus Fugit in blue script. The crystal is also in excellent condition and retained securely.
THE MOVEMENT: 100% mint, with a gilded three quarter plate and a high grade regulator, and blue steel screws. A cut two arm bimetallic balance, with Breguet hairspring and lever escapement. The movement overall of very good quality, with a cut-away plate. The watch ticking away on my desk as I type this, and keeping very good time for a 100 year old watch. The watch movement with 15 jewels and fuly signed Thos. Russell. The watch is much brighter and crisp than in these dark photos, which are limited by my camera and lighting equiment. The watch is in very good working order for its age.
THE CASE: 97% mint, the 14k gold filled case measures an impressive 51 mm. The front and rear covers both close nice and tightly and the hinges are all in good tight order. The case with 10 year markings, Illinois Watch case Company. The top cover pops open when the pendant button is depressed, and in fine condition with some fine scratches on back cover as shown.
This is a high quality case, a work of art in its own right in a crisp hunter cased watch in simply stunning condition, which is a very rare collectable item or a possible investment for the future or of course a fine gift for a birthday, anniversary, wedding etc.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS: All of our watches have been fully cleaned and serviced by a professional watch-maker unless not stated on the auction and the time-keeping carefully checked. We are happy to give a 24 month warranty on this work, which is thoroughly checked, and all watches are also given a 24 hour check prior to being shipped. We are here to help and ensure that our good eBay reputation is enhanced and this eBay shop becomes one of your favourite places to purchase watches.
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