Waltham. Retailed by Hogg & Shaw, Manchester. A gold open-faced keyless watch with gold Albe...

Waltham. Retailed by Hogg & Shaw, Manchester. A gold open-faced keyless watch with gold Albert chain, circa 1895. Movement: lever escapement, 17 jewels, some jewels carried in screwed gold chatons, no. 7020247. Dial: white enamel, Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds. Case: 18ct gold, gold cuvette, hinged back with engraved initials, marker’s mark AB, no. 22217. Signed: movement. Dimensions: diameter 50mm. Together with a 9ct gold Albert chain. £1,200-£1,800 --- Condition Report Movement: running at the time of cataloguing. Dial: in good condition. Case: scuffs throughout, engraved initials to the back. Gross weight watch: 121gms. Chain: 36.5gms. Please note that the above condition report is a statement of opinion only and may not specify all mechanical replacements or imperfections. Watches are opened to examine the movements, no warranties are made that the watches are water-resistant. The watch has not been tested for the accuracy of its time keeping and would benefit from a service at the buyer’s expense.