05-01-201005-01-2010
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsMarlborough MA
May 1, 2010 10:00 AMCalender
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Silver Consular Hunting Case Massey Lever Watch by Richard Hornby

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$356$300
Auction: Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments - 2502Location: MarlboroughDate / Time: May 01, 2010 10:00AM

Description:

Silver Consular Hunting Case Massey Lever Watch by Richard Hornby, Liverpool, serial #19642, hallmarked 1825, bell shaped balance cock, engraved with basket of flowers on the table, curved engraved foot, four wheel train with round steel balance, Massey Type III escapement, fusee with maintaining power, cream enameled dial with black Roman chapters and gold spade hands with 60 seconds subsidiary dial, milled band silver case stamped TE & HF (Thomas Ellison and Henry Fishwick) and bearing the Chester hallmark for 1825, overall dia. 56 mm.
Estimate $350-550

Seconds hand replaced, slight wear on hinges.

Keywords

Richard Hornby, round steel balance, Thomas Ellison, Chester, Henry Fishwick