Robert Roskell. An Unusually Large Silver Cased Chronometer watch with purpose made box
Signed Robt Roskell Liverpool, 537/58647, Chester Hallmark 1824
Frosted gilt full plate chain fusee movement with Earnshaw spring detent escapement, bimetallic balance with wedge shaped weights, blued helical spring and diamond endstone, white enamel dial with black Roman numerals, outer minute track, subsidiary seconds and gold spade hands, in large circular case with gold hinges, stepped bezel, milled case band and engine-turned back with initials "IW"; together with later wooden travel box with built-in display stand
70 mm
Robert Roskell. An Unusually Large Silver Cased Chronometer watch with purpose made box
Signed Robt Roskell Liverpool, 537/58647, Chester Hallmark 1824
Frosted gilt full plate chain fusee movement with Earnshaw spring detent escapement, bimetallic balance with wedge shaped weights, blued helical spring and diamond endstone, white enamel dial with black Roman numerals, outer minute track, subsidiary seconds and gold spade hands, in large circular case with gold hinges, stepped bezel, milled case band and engine-turned back with initials "IW"; together with later wooden travel box with built-in display stand
70 mm