18kt Gold Consular Case Cylinder Watch by Litherland, Davies & Company

Description:

18kt Gold Consular Case Cylinder Watch by Litherland, Davies & Company, Liverpool, serial #10,107, hallmarked 1822, tapered balance cock with floral engraving on the table, curved foot similarly engraved, four wheel train with round steel balance, fusee, and steel cylinder escape wheel, engine turned gold dial with raised Roman chapters, gold spade hands, case marked TH & JH (Thomas and John Helsby),Chester hallmark for 1822, overall dia. 46 mm.

Note: The present example remains as the only recorded cylinder escapement watch by Litherland.
Estimate $1,500-2,500

Back engine turning somewhat rubbed.

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