English precision lever with 52½ minute carrousel Circa 1930

Gold open faced pocket watch by Reid & Sons
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A very fine and heavy English 18 carat gold lever precision watch with 52½ minute carrousel, circa 1930.
Frosted gilt 4/5 plate movement, screwed chatons, English lever escapement, gold screwed compensation balance, fine florally engraved balance cock. Gold cuvette.
White enamel dial with Arabic numerals, auxiliary seconds and blued spade hands. Plain case, tiered, maker’s punch mark BB. Dial signed, movement signed and numbered.
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Diameter: 56 mm
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Weight: 137 g
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Signed: Reid & Sons Newcastle-on-Tyne
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Reid & Sons, Newcastle-on-Tyne, makers to The Lords of the Admirality, first opened more than 200 years ago in 1778, this Goldsmiths showroom trades as Reid & Sons. Located on Blackett Street not far from Grays monument in the heart of Newcastle this elegant store boasts fine diamonds and jewellery, prestigious watch brands and the Lindisfarne range of sterling silver gifts and salvers.