A VICTORIAN SILVER-MOUNTED GOLIATH POCKET WATCH CASE AND A SILVER-PLATED POCKET WATCH the case by William Comyns & Sons, London 1898, the case shaped oblong, the hinged cover with openwork mounts, with a leather easel back; the watch retailed by Mappin Brothers, Regent Street, with Arabic numerals on the white enamel dial, with a suspension loop. (2) Case 11.5cm high, watch case diameter 70mm The case has surface scratches, and the sides and back cover edges have small dents. The glass has minor chips to the outer edge and some small scratches. The dial has dust particles on the surface. The hands are set correctly, wind smoothly, and move in going order.

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