£1,300
18ct Centre Seconds Chronograph lever pocket watch, Chester 1895, the gilt frosted three quarter plate movement signed J.H. Dickinson, 123 St. James St. Burnley, no. 19613, with bi-colour compensated balance and regulator, the dial with Roman numerals, minute track, outer 25/300 scale and centre chronograph seconds, gilt hands, chronograph lever at the two position, within a plain case with floral engraved band and dragon motif and scrolled motto 'Tenez Le Vray' to the case back, case maker 'F.T', 117.3gm, 54mm
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** Tenez Le Vray translates to 'Hold to the Truth' the motto of the Town(e)ley family of Towneley, Lancashire
Movement - the movement is clean and and functioning, the chronograph lever is functioning correctly.
Dial - light surface marks but no hairlines or chips.
Glass - mildly 'yellowed', light surface marks.
Hands - surface marks, centre seconds with surface corrosion.
Case - overall condition considered good, no bruising or indentations, light surface marks present.
Crown - adjusting correctly.
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