20th Nov, 2025 9:30

Fine Jewellery, Watches & Silver

 
Lot 336
 

Birch of Fenchurch St, London

An 18ct Gold Open Face Pocket Watch

Year: Hallmarked London 1840 (Maker’s Mark William Reeves?)

Case Material: 18ct Yellow Gold

Case Diameter: Approximately 40mm

Dial: Engine Turned, with Matted Chapter Ring, Gold-Tone Breguet Hands

Numerals: Roman, Minute Track

Movement: Key-Wound Fusee Cylinder Movement, No1009

Gross Weight: 62.6 grams

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No long-term tests have been performed and accuracy cannot be guaranteed. A full service is advised on all watches and pocket watches once purchased.

We are unable to confirm mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome.

Watches with water-resistant cases may have been opened to examine movements; no warranties are given regarding their water resistance.

It is also important to note that we cannot guarantee the authenticity or originality of individual components, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets, and wrist bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration may have changed the original components. Also, we cannot guarantee the authenticity or originality of any engraving or re-engraving on watch cases, case backs, bracelets, straps or internal movements.

Sold for £1,600


 

Birch of Fenchurch St, London

An 18ct Gold Open Face Pocket Watch

Year: Hallmarked London 1840 (Maker’s Mark William Reeves?)

Case Material: 18ct Yellow Gold

Case Diameter: Approximately 40mm

Dial: Engine Turned, with Matted Chapter Ring, Gold-Tone Breguet Hands

Numerals: Roman, Minute Track

Movement: Key-Wound Fusee Cylinder Movement, No1009

Gross Weight: 62.6 grams

Thinking of Selling a Pocket Watch?

If you’re considering parting with a pocket watch, Dawsons can help you achieve the best possible price. Our friendly experts offer free valuations and clear advice, guiding you through a seamless selling process. It’s simple and risk-free to sell your watch with Dawsons. If our expert team value your watch at £1,000 or more, we will sell your watch at no cost to you at all, which means you will pay no seller’s commission, no entry fees, no marketing fees, you will pay nothing… there are no hidden charges. Once your watch is successfully sold, you’ll receive 100% of the sale (hammer) price.

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