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ENGLISH Silver Pocket Watch

E1133

Sold Out $ 695.00

In 1862, Harriet Samuel (née Wolf) took over her father-in-law Moses Samuels clock-making and silversmith business in Liverpool. Harriet moved the business to Manchester's Market Street and ran the mail-order side Her son developed the retail business, and opened the first H. Samuel retail store in Preston in 1890, closely followed by branches in Rochdale and throughout Lancashire. To accommodate the growing business, the company moved to larger headquarters in Birmingham in 1912. Since then, the company has become nationwide and has branches in many British cities.

This lovely example is a sterling silver double hinge key winding movement which is well running. The dial is excellent and is signed H. Samuel Manchester. with a couple of very faint hairlines which are almost unnoticeable The inside cover of the movement states “Fully Jewelled” Guaranteed along with several awards for excellence beautifully engraved on the cover. The watch is 53.5 mm in diameter and there are hallmarks inside both of the case backs for London 1915 with the makers mark for H. Samuel. Back of case has an open shield ready for initials. The case is in fine condition with just some minor marking from normal use. You will enjoy wearing this great looking key wind pocket watch. Comes with a key and a velvet presentation bag.

Sterling Silver
Circa 1915
Key wind & set
53.5 mm diameter

Type: Pocket Watches

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