Victorian English silver key wound pocket watch. HARRIS, c1891

This watch is sold in our Watches for restoration section and does not come with a warranty. If you are looking for watch with a full warranty, please go to our Stock page or ask for assistance to find what you are looking for.

The watch has a good balance and spring and will tick BUT THE HANDS KEEP CATCHING, which stop the watch. Address this issue and you have a running watch. The watch is sold as not working and with no warranty

Movement – the gilt full plate going barrel movement has a lever escapement. It is in 90% mint condition – a little dirty. 

Comes with a gilt dust cap.

Case – the movement comes in a silver case which has hallmarks for Birmingham 1891

The case has a hinged back and bezel. The watch is wound from the back, set from the front and swings out from the front also. The case is decorated with coin edged sides, engine turning and a vacant crest. The case is in 70% mint condition –two large dents on the side and the back cover will not pop open, the button is stiff and the back needs to be prised open.

Dial – the white enamel dial has gilt and blue steel hands. It is signed “Ed Harris & Co, Liverpool” and is in 95% mint condition – a little but of damage on the sub seconds and general dirt on the dial

The watch has a mineral glass

The watch measures 49mm x 19mm

The watch is key wound / key set – the watch comes with a key