Lot Essay
On 3 March, 1886, A.J. Morcom took out patent No. 3005 for a safety system which would protect the watch mechanism if the main spring should break.
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CASE AND MOVEMENT NO. 2385. LONDON HALLMARK 1886
Details
A silver open face lever pocketwatch with up-and-down indicator and patented safety-wheel system
Case and movement No. 2385. London hallmark 1886
The frosted gilt movement with lever escapement, monometallic balance and diamond endstone, double great wheel safety system, gilt dust cover, the white enamel dial with Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds and up-and-down indicator, gold spade hands, in engine-turned silver open face case, case and movement numbered
50 mm.
Case and movement No. 2385. London hallmark 1886
The frosted gilt movement with lever escapement, monometallic balance and diamond endstone, double great wheel safety system, gilt dust cover, the white enamel dial with Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds and up-and-down indicator, gold spade hands, in engine-turned silver open face case, case and movement numbered
50 mm.
Special notice
VAT rate of 5% is payable on hammer price plus buyer's premium.