English pocket watch England. Chester, 1899, silver, partly gilt. Engine-turned case with engraved coat of arms, stamped with country/city mark, year letter and case maker's mark of John George Graves and No. 425966. Silver dial with Roman hours on a smooth chapter ring, poire hands, small second and vegetal relief center. Gold-plated full plate movement with keywind and compensation balance, marked "REVERSING PINION" and movement no. 431656, movement protection cap. Weight approx. 127.62 g. D. approx. 52 mm. An English pocket watch. Chester, 1899. Silver case by John George Graves with no. 425966. Mechanical movement with key wind and no. 431656.

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