Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
Description:
Three Silver English Key-wind Lever Watches, late 19th century, all in open-face silver cases with enamel Roman numeral dials, two with double going barrels: an unmarked dial, movement marked Reversing Pinion, No. 430887, and a dial marked Dyson & Sons, Leeds & Wakefield, and movement marked 30183; and a chain fusee movement with a dial marked T. Milner, Wigan, movement marked as the dial and 31152, dia. 51 to 56 mm.
Estimate $300-500
All three watches will tick. Milner & Dyson dial have lines.
The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
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Leeds, WakefieldJonathan Dowling
Director, Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
508-970-3131
Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
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