English 18K gold hunting cased keyless watch Circa 1885
- Kenmerk
- BB1136
- Diameter
- 52 mm
- Estimate
- € 4.500 - 8.500
- Price sold
- € 8.150
Gold lever pocket watch
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An English 18 carat gold hunting cased keyless pocket watch with up and down indication retailed by Hancocks & Co in London, London Hallmarked for 1885. The gilt
¾ plate English lever movement with a cut and compensated bimetallic balance, and diamond endstone. White enamel dial with Roman hour numerals, an outer minute track, sunk subsidiary seconds at 6 o’clock, up and down register at 12 , and blued steel spade hands. A polished hinged case. Movement signed, case stamped JM, movement and case with matching numbers. Comes with two 18 carat gold chains, a hardstone set fob and propelling pencil.
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An English 18 carat gold hunting cased keyless pocket watch with up and down indication retailed by Hancocks & Co in London, London Hallmarked for 1885. The gilt
¾ plate English lever movement with a cut and compensated bimetallic balance, and diamond endstone. White enamel dial with Roman hour numerals, an outer minute track, sunk subsidiary seconds at 6 o’clock, up and down register at 12 , and blued steel spade hands. A polished hinged case. Movement signed, case stamped JM, movement and case with matching numbers. Comes with two 18 carat gold chains, a hardstone set fob and propelling pencil.
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Diameter: 52 mm
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Signed: Hancocks & Co 152 New Bond Street
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Hancocks was founded in the heart of Victorian London by Mr Charles Frederick Hancock, former partner of Storr & Mortimer. He established his firm on the corner of Bond Street and Bruton Street in 1849. Dealing in the finest jewellery, silver and gemstones, Hancocks quickly built a reputation for excellence. Within a year, the company had been granted a Royal Warrant by Queen Victoria and was soon counting many of the principal sovereigns of Europe as patrons.
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In 1856, Queen Victoria entrusted Hancocks with the making of the newly introduced Victoria Cross, the highest military award for gallantry in the British armed forces, an honour that they continue to uphold today.
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Hancocks exhibited at the Great Exhibition at the Crystal Palace in 1851, and at international exhibitions in Paris, 1867 and Vienna, 1873.
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In 1962, the company was granted the Royal Warrant as goldsmiths and silversmiths to Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother.
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In 1998, Hancocks acquired the business of S.J. Rood, diamond merchants and jewellery manufacturers.
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Signed: Hancocks & Co 152 New Bond Street
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Hancocks was founded in the heart of Victorian London by Mr Charles Frederick Hancock, former partner of Storr & Mortimer. He established his firm on the corner of Bond Street and Bruton Street in 1849. Dealing in the finest jewellery, silver and gemstones, Hancocks quickly built a reputation for excellence. Within a year, the company had been granted a Royal Warrant by Queen Victoria and was soon counting many of the principal sovereigns of Europe as patrons.
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In 1856, Queen Victoria entrusted Hancocks with the making of the newly introduced Victoria Cross, the highest military award for gallantry in the British armed forces, an honour that they continue to uphold today.
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Hancocks exhibited at the Great Exhibition at the Crystal Palace in 1851, and at international exhibitions in Paris, 1867 and Vienna, 1873.
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In 1962, the company was granted the Royal Warrant as goldsmiths and silversmiths to Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother.
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In 1998, Hancocks acquired the business of S.J. Rood, diamond merchants and jewellery manufacturers.
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Whilst times have certainly changed, today, located at St James’s Street, the firm is still family-run and a purveyor of exceptionally fine jewellery.
Signed: Hancocks & Co 152 New Bond Street
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