Euro Antique Watches

Description

Silver John Forrest Fusee Lever Open Face Mint Pocket Watch Hallmarked for Silver Chester 1905

A rare silver open face key wind pocket watch in mint condition, made by John Forrest, hallmarked for Chester 1905. The pocket watch is complete with an antique key. This pocket watch has just been serviced by my watchmaker and therefore in mint working condition and accuracy.

Dial: The silver dial has applied golden Roman numerals with outer minute divisions. The dial has blued hands and a subsidiary second’s dial at the six. The dial has beautiful engraving which is done by hand.

Movement: The fusee chain lever movement has an engraved cock, polished silver regulator with silver sector index. The movement is in mint working condition. The movement is signed: “Chronometer Maker To The Admiralty, London E.C.”. The movement is protected by a dust cover which is signed: “John Forrest, London” and numbered: 94600.

Case: This pocket watch lies in an open-faced silver case in mint condition with a beautiful engraved rose-gold finish with a monogram free cartouche. The inner side of the case has English hallmarks for Silver Chester 1905. And is numbered: 600

Signed: John Forrest - English Chester 1905
Diameter: 57 mm – Weight: 166 gr


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