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This lot comprises a sterling silver open-faced pocket watch, a 1924 silver half crown, and a yellow metal decorative stick pin. The pocket watch features a white enamel dial with black Roman numeral hour markers, a railroad-style minute track, and blued steel spade-style hour and minute hands. A sub-seconds dial is positioned at the 6 o’clock mark. The internal case back and dust cover are inscribed with the serial number 1196824. Visible hallmarks inside the case include the letters W.H.S in a cartouche, possibly for the case maker William Henry Sparrow, alongside 925 in an oval, a shield containing three wheat sheaves for the Chester Assay Office, and the date letter R in a square shield for 1917. The watch is powered by a 7-jewel Swiss lever manual wind movement. The 1924 half crown depicts the profile of George V with the inscription GEORGIVS V DEI GRA: BRITT: OMN: REX and is composed of .500 silver. The stick pin consists of a yellow metal shaft topped with a flower-head terminal featuring a central clear stone, possibly a diamond chip or paste.
Case size: 48mm-50mm.
Condition report:
The pocket watch case shows significant tarnish and oxidation across the silver surfaces (photo 2 and 4). Light surface scratches are visible on the watch crystal (photo 3). The enamel dial appears in good condition with no visible cracks or damage. The half crown exhibits moderate wear to the high points of the relief and accumulated surface grime (photo 9). The decorative stick pin shows minor surface wear consistent with age (photo 8). All items are sold as seen; the watch movement is complete but remains untested.
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