Code: English Adam Burdess, Chester Silver Pocket Watch
Dimensions:
English Adam Burdess, Chester Silver Pocket Watch 1896
You are bidding on an excellent silver key wind pocket watch made in Chester in England in 1896. This pocket watch is coming with a key.
Dial: The rare silver dial has black Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds dial at the six and blued hands.
Movement: The fusee movement of this pocket watch is fully jewelled and is in great condition. The movement is signed "ADAM BURDESS, COVENTRY" and numbered: 24593 matching the case number. The movement is working very well however, we cannot guarantee accuracy for an antique watch.
Case: The watch is lying in a silver open faced case. The back of the outer case rubbed engine turned and is monogram free. The inside of the case is hallmarked for: "English silver CHESTER 1896" and numbered: 24593 matching the movement number.
Signed: Adam Burdess - Made in England - 1896
Diameter: 51 mm – Weight:122.6 gr
Adam Burdess was a very famous watch manufacturer. He lived in Dover street, Holyhead road, Coventry. See also: Shenton Pocket watches 19th & 20th Century, pages 92-93.
As passionate collectors and enthusiasts, we are always looking to purchase pocket watches in any condition, whether working or not, valuing their history, craftsmanship, and the unique story behind every treasured timepiece we acquire.
