Pocket Watches
In likeness to
wrist watches,
pocket watches are also popular at our silver and jewellery auctions, particularly
amongst collectors.
Hunt and Roskell. A Gentleman's 18ct Gold Hunting Cased Repeater Pocket Watch (FS18/159),
which realised £1,950 at auction.
There are three main pocket watch designs and styles: the open face, full
hunter and half hunter. Each have their own uses and purposes.
Gold pocket watches, depending on their gold content, can reach a high value based
solely on their weight in gold, with the added value being that of a particular
make and model. Silver, gilt metal and chrome watches are also available at auction
but at a lower value.
Barwise. An 18ct Gold Cased, Key Wound Duplex Openface Pocket Watch (FS17/262) achieved
a hammer price of £720.
Although pocket watches are a watch design on their own, there are various different
styles and designs that set them apart from each other, much in the same way as
you have different style wrist watches. Pocket watches are very collectable, depending
on their movement, make, model and design. Patek Philippe, Rolex
and Railroader's Watch are all desired companies for watch collectors.
All of these watches are likely to include a serial number, which is unique to each
individual watch and can help determine their release, date and origin. High prices
can be achieved for these watches at our auctions.
Specialists
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