{"product_id":"antique-silver-pocket-watch-london-import-1918-william-henry-sparrow-spares-repair","title":"Antique Silver Pocket Watch – London Import 1918 – William Henry Sparrow – Spares\/Repair","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"118\" data-end=\"294\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"118\" data-end=\"134\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"134\" data-end=\"137\"\u003eAn antique sterling silver pocket watch dating to \u003cstrong data-start=\"187\" data-end=\"195\"\u003e1918\u003c\/strong\u003e, housed in a \u003cstrong data-start=\"209\" data-end=\"254\"\u003eLondon import hallmarked .925 silver case\u003c\/strong\u003e by \u003cstrong data-start=\"258\" data-end=\"291\"\u003eW.H.S — William Henry Sparrow\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"296\" data-end=\"567\"\u003eThis is a traditional early 20th century \u003cstrong data-start=\"337\" data-end=\"363\"\u003ekey-wound pocket watch\u003c\/strong\u003e featuring a white enamel dial with Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds. The watch is currently \u003cstrong data-start=\"461\" data-end=\"500\"\u003enot running due to a faulty balance\u003c\/strong\u003e and is therefore offered for \u003cstrong data-start=\"530\" data-end=\"564\"\u003espares, repair, or restoration\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"569\" data-end=\"805\"\u003eThe case features an attractive engine-turned rear cover with central cartouche and retains good antique character. The dial has hairline cracks and the hour hand is snapped, however the watch remains an appealing restoration project.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"807\" data-end=\"908\"\u003eA good honest antique silver pocket watch suitable for collectors, restoration specialists, or parts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"910\" data-end=\"1265\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"910\" data-end=\"928\"\u003eMaker History:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"928\" data-end=\"931\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"931\" data-end=\"964\"\u003eWilliam Henry Sparrow (W.H.S)\u003c\/strong\u003e was a London importer active in the late 19th and early 20th century. His watches were typically imported and hallmarked in London, often using Swiss movements for the British market. These watches represent solid quality early 20th century British-market pocket watches and remain collectible today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1267\" data-end=\"1698\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1267\" data-end=\"1283\"\u003eKey Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1283\" data-end=\"1286\"\u003e• Maker: W.H.S — William Henry Sparrow\u003cbr data-start=\"1357\" data-end=\"1360\"\u003e• Case Serial Number: 1350148\u003cbr data-start=\"1384\" data-end=\"1387\"\u003e• Date \/ Period: 1918\u003cbr data-start=\"1408\" data-end=\"1411\"\u003e• Material: Sterling Silver (.925)\u003cbr data-start=\"1445\" data-end=\"1448\"\u003e• Movement Type: Mechanical Key Wound (no key included)\u003cbr data-start=\"1508\" data-end=\"1511\"\u003e• Dial Type: White enamel Roman numeral dial with subsidiary seconds\u003cbr data-start=\"1579\" data-end=\"1582\"\u003e• Hands: Gold tone (hour hand broken)\u003cbr data-start=\"1619\" data-end=\"1622\"\u003e• Other notable features: London import hallmarks, engine turned case back\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1700\" data-end=\"1840\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1700\" data-end=\"1715\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1715\" data-end=\"1718\"\u003e• Case Diameter: Approx. 50.5mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1842\" data-end=\"2097\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1842\" data-end=\"1856\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1856\" data-end=\"1859\"\u003e• Not running\u003cbr data-start=\"1872\" data-end=\"1875\"\u003e• Faulty balance\u003cbr data-start=\"1923\" data-end=\"1926\"\u003e• Hour hand snapped\u003cbr data-start=\"1945\" data-end=\"1948\"\u003e• Hairline cracks to dial\u003cbr data-start=\"1973\" data-end=\"1976\"\u003e• Surface wear to case\u003cbr data-start=\"1998\" data-end=\"2001\"\u003e• Dents and dings to case\u003cbr data-start=\"2032\" data-end=\"2035\"\u003e• General age related wear\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2099\" data-end=\"2171\"\u003ePlease study photographs carefully as they form part of the description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2173\" data-end=\"2397\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2173\" data-end=\"2185\"\u003eSummary:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2185\" data-end=\"2188\"\u003eA genuine \u003cstrong data-start=\"2198\" data-end=\"2253\"\u003e1918 London hallmarked sterling silver pocket watch\u003c\/strong\u003e by \u003cstrong data-start=\"2257\" data-end=\"2282\"\u003eWilliam Henry Sparrow\u003c\/strong\u003e, offered as a \u003cstrong data-start=\"2297\" data-end=\"2333\"\u003erestoration project or for parts\u003c\/strong\u003e. A solid early 20th century example with good collector appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2399\" data-end=\"2809\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2399\" data-end=\"2463\"\u003eImportant Notes About Antique \u0026amp; Vintage Watches \u0026amp; Movements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2463\" data-end=\"2466\"\u003eThis item is being sold as a vintage or antique timepiece. We have described the condition as accurately as possible at the time of listing, however no guarantee can be given regarding accuracy, reliability, or future performance. The service history is unknown and a service or repair may be required before use, or for long term reliability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2811\" data-end=\"2963\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2811\" data-end=\"2834\"\u003ePostage \u0026amp; Shipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2834\" data-end=\"2837\"\u003eAs usual, this item will be packaged carefully and dispatched with tracking. International shipping is available upon request.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"William Henry Sparrow","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53024224805131,"sku":"1898\/2","price":74.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/6560\/9995\/files\/B5765096-FFD8-450A-84EC-11AE9D13B77A_1_201_a.jpg?v=1775194869","url":"https:\/\/bowles.ltd\/products\/antique-silver-pocket-watch-london-import-1918-william-henry-sparrow-spares-repair","provider":"Bowles Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}