English silver center seconds chronograph watch Circa 1902

Silver lever chronograph
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An English center seconds chronograph in a silver open face case, hallmarked Chester circa 1902. Gilt three-quarter plate keyless movement with going barrel, screwed in jewelling. Plain cock with polished steel regulator, compensation balance with blue steel overcoil hairspring. English table roller lever escapement. Signed white enamel dial with center seconds, Roman numerals, blue steel seconds hand, and gilt hour and minute hands. Substantial plain silver open face case, small gold slide in the band to stop the watch acting on the balance. Plain silver cuvette, gilt winding button. Maker’s mark ‘LJTN’ in a rectangle and number corresponding to that on the movement.
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Diameter: 53 mm
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Signed: J. Shaw and Sons 52 Market St Manchester
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In excellent condition.