^Lot 19 Swiss 0.935 Silver Key-Wind Pocket Watch with Silver Chain, c.1890–1910

Swiss open-face pocket watch in high-grade 0.935 silver case, the white enamel dial and black Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds at 6 o’clock, fitted with gilt hands, key-wind/key-set movement under plain inner cuvette. The inner covers stamped with Swiss 0.935 fineness mark and bear hallmarks for Swiss silver, with case serial number 114871, confirming manufacture for the British market. Together with a matched 0.935 silver curb-link Albert chain with T-bar and swivel clip, the bar additionally stamped with 0.935 and maker’s initials, total chain weight approx. 29.6 g, and associated winding key. Condition: Case with general surface wear, small nicks and tarnish consistent with age. Enamel dial with light spotting and probable fine hairlines; one central hour hand lacking, minute and subsidiary seconds hands present. Movement unsigned and untested for timekeeping, sold as seen and likely to require cleaning/servicing. Chain in good, wearable condition with even patina. (Dimensions approx.: watch 50 mm diameter; chain c.30–35 cm long.)