Lot 2190

Description

Pocket watch, open face watch that fits into an open face holder with a coloured painted scene fitted into the back, both the watch and the separate cover are in silver, the dial is white with black Roman and Arabic numerals and gold hands, the dial has the name 'Robert/Yeoland' in black and on the back of the case, next to the key wind hole is inscribed the initials, 'R*Y' and there are also some other illegible details scratched around them, there are some engraved decorations on the reverse of the case holder but they are nearly worn away, also included is the watch key. Dial with some damage around bottom edge and engraved decoration worn as indicated, not working, otherwise fine.

In the early 1800s, Robert Yeoland was a pawnbroker in Plymouth, Devon, England.