Description:
Swiss 47mm 16J pin set (PS) pocket watch, case #47952, also #47952 under the dial however no additional manufacturer information, impressive nickel bridge style movement with a fancy-layout winding barrel bridge, a right angle pin lever escapement, bar-style damascene on the bridges and a tight fish-scale damascene on the main and winding barrel bridge, unmarked porcelain enamel dial with bold Roman numerals has an expert repair at 10 o'clock, blue steel spade & whip style hands.
Lovely 0.950 warranted silver (silver plate) demi-hunting case (HC) with a "JB" and anchor hallmark, smooth polish with raised lip bezels, bright blue enamel Roman numerals are set around the front case aperture so that the hands also display the time while the case is closed, offset hinges, a large heavy bow and an inscription on the dust cover "Frank Prosser 1884", case is showing normal even wear with some small spots of damage to the silver plating on the frame & bezel, a bit of enamel missing from the demi-hunter markings and some short but notable scratches on the frame & dust cover from case opening attempts, additionally the case currently has some uneven patina across the covers & frame which we have left as some customers prefer the natural aging, however we can polish the case to a bright shine at no charge on request, measures approx. 51mm in diameter x 75mm in length x 19mm thick. An impressive, high quality Swiss watch from the late 1800s in excellent overall condition!
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