Antique Silver Cased Stauffer Pocket Watch – Working – W.W. Nichols, Croydon – c.1880s
A fine antique silver-cased pocket watch retailed by W.W. Nichols, High Street, Croydon, with movement and case by the respected maker Stauffer, Son & Co. The case is stamped Fine Silver and features attractive guilloché engine turning with vacant cartouche. The inner dust cover is engraved W.W. Nichols, High St., Croydon.
The key-wound movement is marked Stauffer, Chaux De Fonds, and the watch is in working condition. As with all antique watches we do recommend a service to ensure reliability. Stauffer supplied quality Swiss movements to the UK market during the late 19th century and retailed through many jewellers, including W.W. Nichols.
This example has a good enamel dial with Roman numerals and original blued steel hands.
Key Details:
Maker: Stauffer, Son & Co. (movement and case)
Retailer: W.W. Nichols, Croydon
Case: Silver, engine-turned with Fine Silver mark
Case Diameter: 39.5mm
Movement: Key wound, signed Stauffer
Dial: White enamel with Roman numerals & subsidiary seconds
Hands: Original blued steel
Condition: Excellent overall – light wear consistent with age, some surface marks to silver but very presentable.
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Summary:
A quality antique silver pocket watch with movement by the renowned Stauffer, retailed by W.W. Nichols of Croydon. A desirable collector’s piece and a fine working example, ready to add to any collection.
Postage & Shipping:
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