Antique large solid Silver Pocket Watch, By Thos Russell & Son Liverpool,
Hallmarked for Chester 1896 with T R initials on the plate.
Serial number 71215 noted on the dial and movement.
Two serial numbers on inner plate of 71266 and
280080.
The latter number is also noted inside the dust cover.
Fully authentic piece.
The dial has royal details of Maker to the Queen (Victoria).
The movement has Tho Russell & Sons Liverpool noted.
The watch is complete and in very good condition cosmetically. However it is not currently running and will require a Service.
Some fine age hairlines on the porcelain dial.
The movement can kick in for a number of seconds when swayed but will invariably stop.
Great investment piece. One for the collection.
Measures 55mm by 18mm depth. Nice chunky impressive pocket watch from a renowned maker.