A Rare 19th Century Williams Patent Pocket Watch 'Pick Pocke...

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232 - A Rare 19th Century Williams Patent Pocket Watch 'Pick Pocket Protector' Fob, The Action When Pulled...

Estimate

£170 - £190

Fees

A Rare 19th Century Williams Patent Pocket Watch 'Pick Pocket Protector' Fob, The Action When Pulled Opens Out Four Spikes to Alert Wearer, 3cms Long

Watch Lot

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