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5 English Sterling Key Wind Pocket Watches 19th C

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Start price: $150

Estimated price: $300 - $500

Buyer's premium: 28%

Sales Tax: On the lot's price and buyer's premium

5 19th century English sterling silver key wind pocket watches. Watch unmarked, case Edward Wilday, London, 1863; watch unmarked, case David Lark, London, 1856, with inscription dated 1864; watch unmarked, case with WH maker’s mark, London, 1884; watch unmarked, case George John Oliphant, London, 1872; watch unmarked, case William Ryley, Birmingham, 1806. Wilday, Lark, Ryley not running; others all running, timekeeping untested. Oliphant case 2"-diameter. Oliphant with key, all others no keys. Wilday watch missing hands, scratches and discoloration to dial and crystal; Lark missing crystal and second hand, scratches and discoloration to dial; Ryley cracks, chips, losses and discoloration to dial. 542.6 grams total. Weights include fobs, cases and all watch parts including movements and crystal. Watches all with scratches to cases.

Condition: Notice to bidders: The absence of a condition report does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition. Photos are considered part of the condition report. Complete condition information is available by request, please request no later than 24 hours prior to the auction. All lots are offered and sold "as is", and Willow Auctions will not provide refunds based on condition. Timepiece movements, lighting and electrics have not been tested, and art has not been examined out of the frame unless otherwise stated.