Desbois & Wheeler, London. An 18K gold key wind quarter repeating open face pocket watch


Date: London Hallmark for 1810, movement dated 1811, converted from a duplex to a lever escapement in 1907Movement: Gilt full plate converted English lever, 3-arm balance, two polished hammers striking on two gongs activated via the plunge repeat, striking mechanism by Matthew Stogden, diamond end stone, No.1885Dial: White, black Arabic numerals, outer minute divisions, gilt spade handsCase: Polished hinged, engraved crest and initials to backSigned: Case & movement Size: 51mm Accompaniments: Letter from D.Desbois & Sons dated August 1936 detailing the history of the watch, Russell & Son fitted case