Alex Guillaume, London. A 19th century 18ct gold key wind quarter repeating pocket watch  London hallmark for 1855, dial and movement numbered 2039 3/4 plate gilt English movement, white enamel dial with black Roman numerals and outer five minute chapter, subsidiary seconds at 6, engine turned gold case with London hallmark for 1855, reeded band with slide quarter repeat, dial and movement signed  49mm diameter  Please note that Roseberys do not guarantee working order or time keeping of any automatic, mechanical, quartz or other timepiece

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