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The unusual hallmarks on the case are probably from one of the colonies of the former British Empire.
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SIGNED SAML. QUILLIAM, LIVERPOOL, NO. 5657, 1820S
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Quilliam. An interesting 18 carat gold slow beating lever pocketwatch
Signed Saml. Quilliam, Liverpool, No. 5657, 1820s
The frosted gilt chain fusee movement jewelled to the fusee with screwed chatons and Liverpool Windows, three-armed monometallic balance, diamond endstone and lever escapement, under dust cover inscribed Yates Patentee, the white enamel dial with Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds, blued steel hands, in gold openface case, the back chased and engraved with floral designs, movement signed and numbered
51mm. diam.
Signed Saml. Quilliam, Liverpool, No. 5657, 1820s
The frosted gilt chain fusee movement jewelled to the fusee with screwed chatons and Liverpool Windows, three-armed monometallic balance, diamond endstone and lever escapement, under dust cover inscribed Yates Patentee, the white enamel dial with Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds, blued steel hands, in gold openface case, the back chased and engraved with floral designs, movement signed and numbered
51mm. diam.