Antique 18 Carat Gold Open Faced Keyless Wind Pocket Watch by Thomas Russell, Chester 1902

A vintage 18 carat gold pocket watch made by Thomas Russell of Liverpool, one of the most famous watchmakers of the period.

The white dial with Arabic numeral hour markers, inner minutes track, blued spade hour, minute and seconds hands, within an 18 carat gold case. The watch housed in an original leather carrying/display case.

Thomas Russell was considered one of the best watchmakers in Liverpool in the mid-19th century. He set up shop on Slater Street in Liverpool. Since the city functioned as a seafaring port, much of Russell's business came from the manufacture of ships clocks and chronometers. He is noted for creating the Russell Hunter pocket watch. When Thomas and his son were granted a Royal Warrant by Queen Victoria, they began stamping their watches "by Appointment to Her Majesty the Queen and HRM the Duke of Edinburgh and the Admiralty".

• Movement: Keyless Manual Wind
• Case: 18 Carat Gold
• Dial: White
• Manufacture date: 1902

Our vintage watches are fully serviced before going into stock, and carry a 12 month guarantee.

This piece has led a previous life, and may tell its story through minor imperfection. Purchasing it continues the narrative, so you can be confident that you are making a positively conscious choice for the planet.