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English Adam Burdess, London Silver Pocket Watch 1881
You are bidding on an excellent silver key wind pocket watch made in London in England in 1881. This pocket watch is complete with a protective case and key.
Dial: The white enamel dial has nice black Roman numerals with outer minute divisions and a subsidiary seconds dial at the six. the dial has nice blued hands. The protective glass is in very good condition.
Movement: The high grade fusee lever movement of this pocket watch has screwed jewels, a silver disc regulator and is in bright condition. The movement is signed "ADAM BURDESS, COVENTRY" and numbered: 15316. 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 case is beautifully engraved with floral decoration all around the case and the sides. The back of the outer case is monogram free, for you to initial your name or your friends. The inside of the case is hallmarked for: "English Silver London 1881" and numbered the same 15316 to show it is all original. The pocket watch comes with a protective holder.
Signed: Adam Burdess - Made in England - 1881
Diameter pocket watch: 49 mm
Adam Burdess was a very famous watch manufacturer. He lived in Dover street, Holyhead road, Coventry. See also: Shenton Pocket watches 19th %26 20th Century, pages 92-93.
Materials : Silver
Origin : English
Manufacture Date : 1881
