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18ct gold pocket watch chronograph. John Jones 338 The Strand London 1878.
Estimated price for orientation: 1 500 $
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Description Material: Gold
18 carat gold keyless pocket watch chronograph by John Jones 338 The Strand London 1878.
A beautiful pocket watch chronograph in an 18 carat gold case carrying hallmarks for Thomas Turner, Sheffield 1878. The movement from the same date is by John Jones 338 The Strand London. This information is engraved on the three quarter plate along with the movement serial number 48064. This number is also stamped on the inside of the back cover of the 18ct case, below the hallmarks, showing both case and movement were original matches. Hallmarks on suspension loop and below fob also match.
This watch has very recently been restored and serviced by a leading pocket watch specialist recommended by the BHI (receipts provided with watch). The face is clean and free from any damage. The second hand is a replacement.
The movement is 30 hour on a full wind. The one-off switch (down to start and up to stop) is firm and functions correctly using the thumb nail. Hands are adjusted by depressing and holding down the pin to the side of the fob with a thumb nail. The movement. as currently regulated, is accurate to a 50 seconds gain over 24 hours, which I think is pretty remarkable given the watch is over 130 years old and testimony to an important London watchmaker. Gain loss is also dependent on temperature. There is a very slight external scuff mark on the watch glass at the high point. There is a slight dent about the size of the on-off switch a little bit below it on the side (see photographs). The winder has a small different colour gold section (see photographs) which is normal.
John Jones (25 May 1815 - 6 September 1909) was a watchmaker and local politician. Born in Wales, Jones was educated at Totteridge School. He established a watchmakers business at 338, The Strand, London. In 1858 he was one of the founders of the British Horological Institute. He joined the Worshipful Company of Turners, and was Master of the company in 1852 and 1861. He was also a shareholder in the Bank of England a proprietor of the East India Company. He was a vestryman and member of the Strand District Board of Works, and was a member of the Metropolitan Board of Works from 1879-89. He was a fellow of both the Royal Geographical Society and of the Society of Antiquaries. He died, aged 94, at his home at the Manor House, Send, Surrey, and was buried at Brookwood Cemetery.
John Jones exhibited at the Great Exhibition 1851 , The International Trade Exhibition 1862 and numerous other trade shows.
This is a stunning time piece. 52mm diameter and weighs 133gms (4.7oz)
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| Material: | Gold |
18 carat gold keyless pocket watch chronograph by John Jones 338 The Strand London 1878.
A beautiful pocket watch chronograph in an 18 carat gold case carrying hallmarks for Thomas Turner, Sheffield 1878. The movement from the same date is by John Jones 338 The Strand London. This information is engraved on the three quarter plate along with the movement serial number 48064. This number is also stamped on the inside of the back cover of the 18ct case, below the hallmarks, showing both case and movement were original matches. Hallmarks on suspension loop and below fob also match.
This watch has very recently been restored and serviced by a leading pocket watch specialist recommended by the BHI (receipts provided with watch). The face is clean and free from any damage. The second hand is a replacement.
The movement is 30 hour on a full wind. The one-off switch (down to start and up to stop) is firm and functions correctly using the thumb nail. Hands are adjusted by depressing and holding down the pin to the side of the fob with a thumb nail. The movement. as currently regulated, is accurate to a 50 seconds gain over 24 hours, which I think is pretty remarkable given the watch is over 130 years old and testimony to an important London watchmaker. Gain loss is also dependent on temperature. There is a very slight external scuff mark on the watch glass at the high point. There is a slight dent about the size of the on-off switch a little bit below it on the side (see photographs). The winder has a small different colour gold section (see photographs) which is normal.
John Jones (25 May 1815 - 6 September 1909) was a watchmaker and local politician. Born in Wales, Jones was educated at Totteridge School. He established a watchmakers business at 338, The Strand, London. In 1858 he was one of the founders of the British Horological Institute. He joined the Worshipful Company of Turners, and was Master of the company in 1852 and 1861. He was also a shareholder in the Bank of England a proprietor of the East India Company. He was a vestryman and member of the Strand District Board of Works, and was a member of the Metropolitan Board of Works from 1879-89. He was a fellow of both the Royal Geographical Society and of the Society of Antiquaries. He died, aged 94, at his home at the Manor House, Send, Surrey, and was buried at Brookwood Cemetery.
John Jones exhibited at the Great Exhibition 1851 , The International Trade Exhibition 1862 and numerous other trade shows.
This is a stunning time piece. 52mm diameter and weighs 133gms (4.7oz)