English centre seconds lever in silver open faced case Circa 1892

Large silver centre seconds fusee lever
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A large English centre seconds lever in a silver open-faced case hallmarked Chester circa 1892. Gilt three-quarter plate keywind movement with fusee and chain. Harrison maintains power. Engraved cock with polished steel regulator, compensation balance with blue steel spiral hairspring. English table roller lever escapement. White enamel dial marked ‘Centre Seconds Chronograph’, centre seconds, Roman numerals, blue steel seconds hand, gilt hands. Substantial, large plain silver open-faced case with ribbed middle, vacant shield-shaped cartouche and oval garter on the back cover. Gold hinges and slide in the band to stop the balance. Maker’s mark IJTN in a rectangle and number corresponding to that on the movement.
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Diameter: 64 mm
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Signed: John Hollins 28 King St. and 1 Wolverhampton St. Dudley.